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Meaning of "photometry" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PHOTOMETRY

photometry  [fəʊˈtɒmɪtrɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PHOTOMETRY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Photometry is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PHOTOMETRY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Photometry

Photometry can refer to: ▪ Photometry, the science of measurement of visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human vision ▪ Photometry, the measurement of the flux or intensity of an astronomical object's electromagnetic radiation ▪ Spectrophotometry, the measurement of spectral distribution along with the flux or intensity ▪ A photometric study, sometimes also referred to as a lighting "layout" or "point by point" ▪ Photometric stereo, a computer vision technique also known as "shape from shading"...

Definition of photometry in the English dictionary

The definition of photometry in the dictionary is the measurement of the intensity of light. Other definition of photometry is the branch of physics concerned with such measurements.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PHOTOMETRY


cytometry
saɪˈtɒmɪtrɪ
cytophotometry
ˌsaɪtəʊfəʊˈtɒmɪtrɪ
densitometry
ˌdensɪˈtɒmɪtrɪ
erythrocytometry
ɪˌrɪθrəʊsaɪˈtɒmɪtrɪ
galactometry
ˌɡæləkˈtɒmɪtrɪ
geometry
dʒɪˈɒmɪtrɪ
magnetometry
ˌmæɡnɪˈtɒmɪtrɪ
microphotometry
ˈmaɪkrəʊfəˈtɒmɪtrɪ
morphometry
mɔːˈfɒmɪtrɪ
olfactometry
ˌɒlfækˈtɒmɪtrɪ
optometry
ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪ
plastometry
plæsˈtɒmɪtrɪ
pneumatometry
ˌnjuːməˈtɒmɪtrɪ
pyrophotometry
ˌpaɪrəʊfəʊˈtɒmɪtrɪ
refractometry
ˌriːfrækˈtɒmɪtrɪ
sensitometry
ˌsɛnsɪˈtɒmɪtrɪ
spectrometry
spɛkˈtrɒmɪtrɪ
spectrophotometry
ˌspektrəʊfəʊˈtɒmɪtrɪ
stoichiometry
ˌstɔɪkɪˈɒmɪtrɪ
trigonometry
ˌtrɪɡəˈnɒmɪtrɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PHOTOMETRY

photomap
photomapped
photomapping
photomask
photomechanical
photomechanical transfer
photomechanically
photometer
photometric
photometrically
photometrist
photomicrograph
photomicrographer
photomicrographic
photomicrographically
photomicrography
photomontage
photomosaic
photomultiplier
photomural

WORDS THAT END LIKE PHOTOMETRY

altimetry
analytical geometry
anthropometry
astrometry
asymmetry
biometry
calorimetry
coordinate geometry
dosimetry
interferometry
isometry
poetry
psychometry
radiometry
supersymmetry
symmetry
tachometry
telemetry
variable-geometry
velocimetry
viscometry

Synonyms and antonyms of photometry in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «photometry» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PHOTOMETRY

Find out the translation of photometry to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of photometry from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «photometry» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

测光
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fotometría
570 millions of speakers

English

photometry
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

भामिति
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قياس الضوء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фотометрии
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fotometria
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আলোকমিতি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

photométrie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Fotometri
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Photometrie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

測光
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

측광
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Fotometri
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phép trắc quang
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒளிச்செறிவளவை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

छायाचित्रण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fotometri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fotometria
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

fotometrii
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фотометрии
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fotometrie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φωτομετρία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

fotometrie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fotometri
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fotometri
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of photometry

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PHOTOMETRY»

The term «photometry» is regularly used and occupies the 79.889 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of photometry
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PHOTOMETRY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «photometry» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «photometry» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about photometry

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PHOTOMETRY»

Discover the use of photometry in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to photometry and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Handbook of Applied Photometry
Bringing together the contributions of eleven leading photometric experts, this practical reference guide presents common design formulas, essential rules-of-thumb, worked-out examples, and discussions of photometric instruments.
Casimer DeCusatis, 1997
2
Introduction to Astronomical Photometry
Review of astronomical photometry for graduate students, researchers and advanced amateurs in practical and observational astronomy.
Edwin Budding, Osman Demircan, 2007
3
A Practical Guide to Lightcurve Photometry and Analysis
The primary market for this book is amateur astronomers, but undergraduate students will also find its easy going friendly style ideal for help with their studies in this subject.
Alan W. Harris, Brian Warner, 2007
4
Astronomical Photometry: A Guide
This guide helps the astronomer and astronomy student to improve the quality of their photometric measurements and to extract a maximum of information from their observations.
C. Sterken, J. Manfroid, 1992
5
Astronomical Photometry: Past, Present, and Future
This book brings together experts in the field of astronomical photometry to discuss how their subfields provide the precision and accuracy in astronomical energy flux measurements that are needed to permit tests of astrophysical theories.
Eugene F. Milone, C. Sterken, 2011
6
The Measurement of Starlight: Two Centuries of Astronomical ...
This book also clearly illustrates the critical relationship between the development of a science and the technology it uses.
J. B. Hearnshaw, 1996
7
Applied Photometry, Radiometry, and Measurements of Optical ...
Applied Photometry, Radiometry, and Measurements of Optical Losses reviews and analyzes physical concepts of radiation transfer, providing quantitative foundation for the means of measurements of optical losses, which affect propagation and ...
Michael Bukshtab, 2012
8
Stellar Photometry: Current Techniques and Future ...
Stellar photometry from space, automatic photometric telescopes, and CCD photometers, these are just some of the exciting areas of current interest and future developments in stellar photometry covered in this timely review.
C. J. Butler, I. Elliott, 1993
9
Census of the Galaxy: Challenges for Photometry and ...
The cornerstone ESA mission GAIA was approved in October 2000 for launch not later than 2012. This mission will use CCDs in time-delayed integration mode instead of the photo-cathode detectors used in Hipparcos.
Vladas Vansevicius, Arunas Kucinskas, Jokubas Sudzius, 2002
10
Computer Operation for Microscope Photometry
Suitable for both microscopists seeking computer skills and PC enthusiasts interested in light microscopy, this interdisciplinary text explores the capabilities of the computer-assisted light microscope.
H. J. Swatland, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PHOTOMETRY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term photometry is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Starry, starry nights – with Steve Pond
This is known as Transit Photometry. Kepler is very sensitive as it has to measure a change in the brightness of a star by maybe only 1% or less ... «East Grinstead Online, Jul 15»
2
Meet the First “Earth-Like” Planet Outside Solar System
But using some awesome science stuff—transit photometry, if you want to put a point on it—NASA was able to measure the size of the planet ... «Vanity Fair, Jul 15»
3
Elissa Resources and Spectrum Optix Announce Proposed Change …
He is an expert in photometry, astrometry, image analysis and reconstruction, and software development for massively parallel GPU computer ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
4
Megaman Launch New Modena Track Light Fitting!
Tecoh RDx can be run with various driver settings with Tecoh MXh, providing low glare and excellent photometry. Modena offers a flexible ... «Voltimum, Jul 15»
5
ProfNet Experts Available on Iran Deal, NASA, Donald Trump …
He concentrates on the application of precision photometry with intermediate-bandwidth optical filters to understand stellar and galactic ... «SYS-CON Media, Jul 15»
6
The Milky Way's 'star dust' revealed in 3D map of interstellar debris
... based on Pan-STARRS 1 and 2MASS photometry,' said the researchers in their paper, due to be published in the Astrophysical Journal. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
7
Media advisory: Experts available to discuss NASA mission and …
He concentrates on the application of precision photometry with intermediate-bandwidth optical filters to understand stellar and galactic ... «KU Today, Jul 15»
8
The Man Behind the Kepler Mission --"Re-imagining the Possibilities …
... a decade for Borucki and colleagues to prove the efficacy of transit photometry for discovering Earth-size planets around sun-like stars. «The Daily Galaxy, Jul 15»
9
Is A Sapphire Glass Apple Watch Even Worth It?
One very important and significant result from testing the two watch displays in the dark at 0 lux is that their photometry and colorimetry ... «Gizmodo Australia, Jun 15»
10
The Search for Life Comes Around Full Circle
The photometry data come from NASA's Kepler observatory, a space-based telescope focused primarily on finding other Earth-like planets. «Daily Reckoning, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Photometry [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/photometry>. May 2024 ».
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