photoshop
Photoshop (verb) means to digitally alter a photo, especially to change or improve someone's appearance. Example: “The magazine cover was clearly photoshopped to slim her waist.”
How to use photoshop
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo digitally edit a picture (often to make someone look different), or a picture that has been edited this way.
Informal; using the brand name as a verb is common in everyday speech but avoided in formal or legal writing.
Word forms
photoshopped past tense, photoshops plural, photoshops singular
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Etymology
From the trademarked software Adobe Photoshop, whose name became so common it turned into an everyday verb.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “photoshop” mean?
The word “photoshop” means to digitally alter a photo, especially to change or improve someone's appearance. In plain terms, to digitally edit a picture (often to make someone look different), or a picture that has been edited this way.
How do you pronounce “photoshop”?
“Photoshop” is pronounced FOH-toh-shop (/ˈfoʊ.toʊ.ʃɑp/ in IPA).
How do you use “photoshop” in a sentence?
Here is “photoshop” used in a sentence: “The magazine cover was clearly photoshopped to slim her waist.”
What part of speech is “photoshop”?
Depending on how it is used, “photoshop” can be a verb and a noun.
Is “photoshop” a common word?
“Photoshop” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “photoshop” have?
“Photoshop” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to digitally alter a photo, especially to change or improve someone's appearance.
Is 'photoshop' always capitalized?
When used as a lowercase verb or noun to describe digitally editing an image, "photoshop" is treated as a general term, though it derives from the capitalized brand name Photoshop. Style guides vary, but everyday usage frequently lowercases it when used generically, similar to other brand names that became common verbs.
What is the difference between photoshop and edit?
To photoshop specifically means to digitally alter a photo, especially to change or improve someone's appearance, often implying a noticeable or sometimes deceptive alteration. "Edit" is a broader, neutral term for making any change to an image, photo, or document.
Can photoshop be used as a noun?
Yes, as a noun, a photoshop refers to an image that has been digitally edited or manipulated. This is distinct from its use as a verb, which describes the act of digitally altering a photo.
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