Microfilm definition

Microfilm. , when used as a noun, means a photographic film containing an image greatly reduced in size from the original, and when used as a verb, means the recording of microphotographs on film.
Microfilm means a photographic film containing an image greatly reduced in size from the original, or the process of generating microphotographs on film.
Microfilm means a film or other material bearing a reproduction of a document which is in general beyond legibility with the naked eye, and references to a record of a document on microfilm include references to a copy subsequently made of such a reproduction.

Examples of Microfilm in a sentence

  • Microfilm or other imaged copies may be taken and retained in place of the original documents and such imaged versions shall be regarded as of equivalent authenticity and effect as the originals.

  • Microfilm copies of the documents contemplated herein may be substituted for the originals with the prior written consent of CalOptima, provided that the microfilming procedures are approved by CalOptima as reliable and are supported by an effective retrieval system.

  • Microfilm copies of the documents contemplated herein may be substituted for the originals with the prior written consent of the Department, provided that the microfilming procedures are approved by the Department as reliable and are supported by an effective retrieval system.

  • Microfilm and/or store source documents for transactions, such as account applications and correspondence.

  • Microfilm, digital or electronic records may be substituted for the original records after the first two (2) years, if the retention system is reliable and supported by a retrieval system which allows reasonable access to the records.


More Definitions of Microfilm

Microfilm means any transparent material bearing a visual image in reduced size either singly or as a series and includes a microfiche;
Microfilm means roll microfilm, microfiche, and all other formats produced by any method of microphotography or other means of miniaturization on film.
Microfilm means a photographic reproduction of a document on film that meets the standards set forth in the microfilming policy established by the Public Records Administrator.
Microfilm means a process for photographing records and storing the images in miniaturised form on high-resolution film. Also refers to the product of the photographic process;
Microfilm means a photographic film containing an image greatly reduced in size from the original.
Microfilm means transparent film containing highly reduced copies of documents. Microfilm may be in rolls, sheets (microfiche), strips (usually in jackets), or chips (usually in aperture cards). Standard widths of roll film include 35 mm and 16 mm. Microfilm may use silver gelatin, diazo, or vesicular processes to form the images. Silver halide duplication film is the only duplicating film considered suitable for producing microfilm of archival quality. (State of Rhode Island. Office of the Secretary of State. Rhode Island State Archives & Public
Microfilm means a photographic reproduction of a document or permanent official record on film that meets the standards set forth in the microfilming policy established by the Public Records Administrator.