snapshot
noun · verb
Simple meaning
An informal photograph.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsnæpʃɑt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
An informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera
“My snapshots haven't been developed yet.”
A photograph, especially one taken quickly or in a sudden moment of opportunity.
A glimpse of something; a portrayal of something at a moment in time.
computing
A file or set of files captured at a particular time, often capable of being reloaded to restore the earlier state.
verb
transitive
To take a photograph of.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- General English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: An informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera
Used this way, snapshot is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“My snapshots haven't been developed yet.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
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