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microtypewriter en · NOUN

Etymology

From micro- + typewriter.

Meanings

  1. A very small typewriter used for typing on labels, file cards, etc.
    • Most people prefer to use self-adhesive labels with a microtypewriter. If enough information cannot be put on one label another can be used on a different surface of the slide mount. 1981, Helen P. Harrison, Picture Librarianship, page 79:

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