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Mike has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

"I plugged my new lapel mike into the mixer so I could be heard clearly during the live broadcast."

2

A microphone.

"The lab results showed a spike in mike levels after the patient took the new supplement."

3

A minute.

4

Short for microgram.

In plain English: Mike is slang for the letter M, often used in radio communication to make sure your message was heard clearly.

"The host picked up the mike to announce the winner."

Usage: Do not use "mike" to mean a microgram; instead, use it only as slang for a microphone or as a name. In formal writing about weight, always write out the full term "microgram."

Verb
1

To microphone; to place one or more microphones (mikes) on.

"The sound engineer miked the entire band before they walked onto the stage for their live performance."

In plain English: To mike means to speak directly into a microphone so that your voice can be heard by others.

"He asked me to mike up the stage before the concert started."

Usage: Use "mike" as a verb to mean recording someone's voice with a microphone or having them speak into one. This term is informal and is most common in journalism, sports broadcasting, and live event production contexts.

Proper Noun
1

A diminutive of the male given name Michael.

"Mike waved at me as he walked out of the office, already planning his weekend barbecue."

Example Sentences
"The host picked up the mike to announce the winner." noun
"He asked me to mike up the stage before the concert started." verb
"Mike the microphone before you start your presentation." verb
"He likes to mike his vocals during live performances." verb
"Don't forget to mike up before we go on stage." verb
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Origin

Mike is a shortened form of microphone that has been in use since 1927. It originated as a clipped version of the full word to make it easier to say.

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