# microscope vs microscopy

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### microscope
*noun · IPA /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌskəʊp/ · frequency rank #14,999*
An optical instrument used for observing small objects.

### microscopy
*noun · IPA /maɪˈkɹɒs.kə.pi/ · frequency rank #20,708*
The study of microscopes, their design and manufacture.

## Source
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