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Meaning of "snapshot" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SNAPSHOT

snapshot  [ˈsnæpˌʃɒt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SNAPSHOT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Snapshot 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 SNAPSHOT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of snapshot in the English dictionary

The definition of snapshot in the dictionary is an informal photograph taken with a simple camera Often shortened to: snap.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SNAPSHOT


airshot
ˈɛəˌʃɒt
Aldershot
ˈɔːldəˌʃɒt
birdshot
ˈbɜːdˌʃɒt
bloodshot
ˈblʌdˌʃɒt
buckshot
ˈbʌkˌʃɒt
earshot
ˈɪəˌʃɒt
eyeshot
ˈaɪˌʃɒt
grapeshot
ˈɡreɪpˌʃɒt
gunshot
ˈɡʌnˌʃɒt
headshot
ˈhɛdˌʃɒt
hip-shot
ˈhɪpˌʃɒt
hotshot
ˈhɒtˌʃɒt
moonshot
ˈmuːnˌʃɒt
one-shot
ˈwʌnˌʃɒt
rimshot
ˈrɪmˌʃɒt
scattershot
ˈskætəˌʃɒt
screenshot
ˈskriːnˌʃɒt
slapshot
ˈslæpˌʃɒt
slingshot
ˈslɪŋˌʃɒt
upshot
ˈʌpˌʃɒt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SNAPSHOT

snaplink
snappable
snapped
snapper
snapper up
snappier
snappiest
snappily
snappiness
snapping
snapping beetle
snapping turtle
snappingly
snappish
snappishly
snappishness
snappy
snapshooter
snaptin
snapweed

WORDS THAT END LIKE SNAPSHOT

approach shot
big shot
by a long shot
chip shot
drop shot
free shot
high-angle shot
like a shot
long shot
low-angle shot
mug shot
outshot
pack shot
parting shot
penalty shot
rifle shot
shot
snap shot
to be a warning shot
tracking shot

Synonyms and antonyms of snapshot in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «snapshot» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SNAPSHOT

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

Translator English - Chinese

快照
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

foto instantánea
570 millions of speakers

English

snapshot
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्नैपशॉट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

لَقْطَةٌ فُوتُوغَرَافِيَة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

снимок
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

instantâneo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্ন্যাপশট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

photo
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Snapshot
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schnappschuss
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スナップ写真
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

스냅 사진
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Snapshot
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ảnh chụp nhanh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புகைப்படம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्नॅपशॉट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

enstantane fotoğraf
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

istantanea
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zdjęcie migawkowe
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

миттєвий знімок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

instantaneu
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φωτογραφικό στιγμιότυπο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

snapshot
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fotografi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

øyeblikksbilde
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of snapshot

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SNAPSHOT»

The term «snapshot» is very widely used and occupies the 7.286 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SNAPSHOT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «snapshot» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «snapshot» 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 snapshot

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10 QUOTES WITH «SNAPSHOT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word snapshot.
1
Samuel Barnett
I really admire paintings that look like an actual snapshot - I think that's just extraordinary.
2
James Bovard
If an election is simply a one-day snapshot of transient mass delusions, then this is not a very noble form of government.
3
Carmen Dell'Orefice
My life has been amazing. How many other ladies of 76 can say that the snapshot on their senior citizen's card was taken by Norman Parkinson?
4
Jennifer Egan
What lists and awards don't measure - and I feel this strongly - is the lasting value of any work of art. They're a snapshot of a moment, and one should always consider their judgments in that context.
5
Norah Jones
A record is just a snapshot of where you are at any time.
6
Diana Krall
Well, you know, it's been interesting because an album is just a snapshot of where you are at that time. Not all pictures of everybody are just in jeans and a 'T' shirt, or a ball gown. You have many different sides and this is a snapshot of where you are at that time.
7
Martin Parr
In the '70s, in Britain, if you were going to do serious photography, you were obliged to work in black-and-white. Color was the palette of commercial photography and snapshot photography.
8
Tahar Rahim
I like films to be pure cinema, but I also like them to provide a snapshot of a family, a society or a character - something that can nourish you as a human being as well as an actor.
9
Terry Richardson
I like using snapshot cameras because they're idiot-proof. I have bad eyesight, and I'm no good at focusing big cameras.
10
Ransom Riggs
Every snapshot collector has obsessions. Some only collect photos of cars. Others like World War II, or babies, or old-timey girls in old-timey swimsuits. I happen to collect the weird stuff: photos that make the hair on the back of your neck stand up a little. The uncanny.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SNAPSHOT»

Discover the use of snapshot in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to snapshot and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Snapshot
Based on real events and a photograph snapped by author Lis Wiehl’s own G-man father, Snapshot is a remarkably original marriage of mystery and history.
Lis Wiehl, 2014
2
Snapshot: Starter. Student's book
The interleaved Teachers Book helps you to plan lessons and includes extra activities, games and photocopiable tests. Success for everyone.
Brian Abbs, Chris Barker, Ingrid Freebairn, 1997
3
Rick Steves' Snapshot Krakow, Warsaw & Gdansk
Snapshot guides are a great choice for travelers visiting a specific city or region, rather than multiple European destinations. These slim guides offer all of Rick’s up-to-date advice on what sights are worth your time and money.
Rick Steves, Cameron Hewitt, 2010
4
Rick Steves' Snapshot Scotland
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Scotland. In this compact guide, Rick Steves covers the best of Scotland, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, and the Northern Highlands.
Rick Steves, 2013
5
Snapshot Versions of Life
Snapshot Versions of Life is an important foray into the culture of photography and home life from an anthropologist’s perspective.
Richard Chalfen, 1987
6
Rick Steves' Snapshot Normandy & Brittany
Snapshot guides are a great choice for travelers visiting a specific city or region, rather than multiple European destinations. These slim guides offer all of Rick’s up-to-date advice on what sights are worth your time and money.
Rick Steves, 2013
7
Rick Steves' Snapshot Dubrovnik
Snapshot guides are a great choice for travelers visiting a specific city or region, rather than multiple European destinations. These slim guides offer all of Rick’s up-to-date advice on what sights are worth your time and money.
Rick Steves, Cameron Hewitt, 2010
8
Rick Steves' Snapshot Lisbon
In this compact guide, Rick Steves covers the essentials of Lisbon, with coverage of the lower town of Baixa, hill town Bairro Alto, and the city’s main square, Rossio.
Rick Steves, 2012
9
Rick Steves' Snapshot Munich, Bavaria and Salzburg
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Munich, Bavaria, and Salzburg. In this compact guide, Rick Steves covers all the essentials of Munich, Bavaria, and Salzburg.
Rick Steves, 2012
10
The art of the American snapshot, 1888-1978: from the ...
Organized decade by decade, the book traces the evolution of American snapshot imagery and describes how technical, social, and cultural factors affected the look of snapshots at different periods. "This book fills a huge scholarly void.
Sarah Greenough, Diane Waggoner, Sarah Kennel, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SNAPSHOT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term snapshot is used in the context of the following news items.
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New DNA 'snapshot' offers visual clues in Tinsley slaying
Parabon NanoLabs Inc. of Reston, Virginia, has released a "snapshot profile" it says may provide new clues for police about who killed April Tinsley 27 years ... «Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Jul 15»
2
Final snapshot releases of CyanogenMod 11.0 and 12.0 going live …
CyanogenMod today announced that it is pushing the final snapshot releases of both CM11.0 and 12.0 live. In a blog post, the company notes that both the ... «9 to 5 Google, Jun 15»
3
A huge study of camera footage in Tanzania just revealed a hidden …
The cameras, mounted on trees and metal poles, takes three photos every time a combination of heat and movement. You can search Snapshot Serengeti's site ... «Business Insider, Jun 15»
4
One-Day Snapshot Points Out Domestic Violence Service Needs
Advocates for domestic violence victims say a one-day snapshot of services provided in New Hampshire point up the need for additional funding. The National ... «New Hampshire Public Radio, Jun 15»
5
Snapshot Serengeti snaps millions of wild photos without …
Project Snapshot Serengeti captures 1.2 million sets of photos, all automated, all capturing wild animals in their natural habitats. That's SETS of photos, not just ... «SlashGear, Jun 15»
6
Sydney rent crisis for low-income earners: Anglicare report
Anglicare Sydney's Rental Affordability Snapshot calls for a review of housing taxes and concessions, including negative gearing, and an increase in social ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Apr 15»
7
Snapshot: This week in pictures
Toronto Sun photographer Dave Thomas rushed to a construction site in his city last Friday, where two workers were trapped under scaffolding. They both later ... «Niagara Falls Review, Apr 15»
8
Progressive using Snapshot to add surcharge for aggressive drivers
Now, Progressive says it will impose a surcharge on aggressive drivers using its Snapshot device. Currently the change is effective only in Missouri and affects ... «Chicago Tribune, Mar 15»
9
Hackers could exploit security holes in Progressive Insurance …
UPDATE: A previous version of this article claimed that a researcher wirelessly breached the security on Progressive Insurance's Snapshot device. In fact, the ... «Network World, Jan 15»
10
CyanogenMod 11 M12 Snapshot Android 4.4.4 ROM Update for …
Until then we can still test the M12 Snapshot build that's based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat, as it is now rolling out for the Galaxy S, Galaxy S2 I9100G, Galaxy S3 ... «Android Geeks, Nov 14»

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