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snapshotan informal photograph taken quickly, typically with a small handheld camera

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: an informal photograph taken quickly, typically with a small handheld camera

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsnæpʃɑːt/

Korean meaning: 간단한 카메라로 빠르게 찍은 비공식적인 사진, 스냅사진

Korean pronunciation: **스냅**샷

Example Sentences

  • My mom still prefers taking snapshots with her old film camera instead of using a smartphone.
  • The CEO asked for a snapshot of our company's performance, so I gave him a literal photo of our office.
  • This survey gives us a valuable snapshot of public opinion before the election.

snapshot

NOUN

//ˈsnæpʃɑːt//

an informal photograph taken quickly, typically with a small handheld camera

snapshot concept
💡 Concept

an informal photograph taken quickly, typically with a small handheld camera

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snapshot rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

One snapshot captures both the longshot and the reckless potshot!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsnæpʃɑːt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsnæpʃɒt/

🌳Etymology

Rootsnap + shot

Origin

A compound word formed in English in the early 20th century, combining 'snap' (a quick action) with 'shot' (a photograph). The term emerged as photography became more accessible with handheld cameras, emphasizing the spontaneous nature of casual photography.

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🎵Rhyme

backshotlongshotpotshot
backshot
longshot
potshot

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📝Examples

My mom still prefers taking snapshots with her old film camera instead of using a smartphone.

😄 Fun example

The CEO asked for a snapshot of our company's performance, so I gave him a literal photo of our office.

This survey gives us a valuable snapshot of public opinion before the election.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

photopicturephotographimageoverview

Antonyms

detailed analysiscomprehensive study

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