Definition of "microstock" [microstock]

• Of or pertaining to a form of stock photography where the images are sourced on an individual basis, as from amateur photographers via the Internet. (adjective)

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• "Dreamstime, a leading licensor of so-called microstock photos."
• "In the last few years, stock agencies have created or acquired so-called microstock divisions."
• "This seems like a mirror image of the "microstock" game. iStockphoto and others have photogs and artists load up their work hoping that someone will like it enough to pay ... a dollar or two."