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snapshot

2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for snapshot, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A photograph, especially an informal one taken quickly.

Synonyms

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Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

How to use snapshot

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a snapshot of the situation take a snapshot restore from a snapshot

Etymology

A compound of snap and shot, originally describing a quickly aimed, unplanned rifle shot.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “snapshot” mean?

The word “snapshot” means a photograph, especially an informal one taken quickly. In plain terms, a quick photo, or more broadly, a brief record of how things stood at one moment.

How do you pronounce “snapshot”?

“Snapshot” is pronounced SNAP-shot (/ˈsnæpʃɒt/ in IPA).

How do you use “snapshot” in a sentence?

Here is “snapshot” used in a sentence: “She kept old snapshots from her childhood in a shoebox.”

What part of speech is “snapshot”?

“Snapshot” is a noun.

Is “snapshot” a common word?

“Snapshot” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “snapshot” have?

“Snapshot” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a photograph, especially an informal one taken quickly.

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