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The word is Greek in origin, with "micro" meaning small and "phon" meaning sound.

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The word "microphone" comes from the Greek words "micros," meaning small, and "phone," meaning sound. It was first coined in the late 19th century to describe a device that converts sound waves into electrical signals.

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