crop out
verb
Simple meaning
To adjust the borders of an image in a way that would remove someone or something from it or make it fit a certain space.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
krahpowtSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɹɑˈpaʊt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
transitivephotography
To adjust the borders of an image in a way that would remove someone or something from it or make it fit a certain space.
intransitiveby extension
To become noticeable or manifest; to come to light.
intransitivegeologyof a seam or vein
To appear at the surface of the ground; to outcrop.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: (transitive, photography) To adjust the borders of an image in a way that would remove someone or something from it or make it fit a certain space.
Used this way, crop out is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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