noun

dailies

DAY-leez

Dailies (noun) means Raw, unedited footage from a day of filming, reviewed by the cast and crew the next day. Example: “The director watched the dailies every evening to check the previous day's scenes.”

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noun

Raw, unedited footage from a day of filming, reviewed by the cast and crew the next day.

"The director watched the dailies every evening to check the previous day's scenes."

How to use dailies

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In plain EnglishThe rough, unedited film clips from a single day's shoot, screened for quick review.

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Film-industry jargon, also called "rushes."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What does “dailies” mean?

The word “dailies” means raw, unedited footage from a day of filming, reviewed by the cast and crew the next day. In plain terms, the rough, unedited film clips from a single day's shoot, screened for quick review.

How do you pronounce “dailies”?

“Dailies” is pronounced DAY-leez (/ˈdeɪliːz/ in IPA).

How do you use “dailies” in a sentence?

Here is “dailies” used in a sentence: “The director watched the dailies every evening to check the previous day's scenes.”

What part of speech is “dailies”?

“Dailies” is a noun.