Microdot (Noun)
Meaning
Photograph reduced to the size of a dot (usually for purposes of security).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The spy had managed to conceal the top-secret documents as microdots on the surface of a seemingly innocuous photograph.
- To prevent counterfeiting, the manufacturer embedded a microdot in the corner of the label that could only be read with a magnifying glass.
- The forger had attempted to create a fake version of the document, but the lack of a microdot in the corner revealed its authenticity.
- The security expert carefully examined the surface of the image, searching for a microdot that might contain a hidden message.
- Using a special lens, the detective was able to enlarge the microdot and reveal the incriminating evidence it contained.