noun Uncommon

snapshot

SNAP-shot

Snapshot (noun) means a photograph, especially an informal one taken quickly. Example: “She kept old snapshots from her childhood in a shoebox.”

noun

A photograph, especially an informal one taken quickly.

"She kept old snapshots from her childhood in a shoebox."

A brief overview or record of something at a specific point in time.

"The report gives a snapshot of the company's finances last quarter."

In computing, a saved copy of data or a systemʼs state that can later be restored.

"The server took a snapshot before the update, in case it needed to roll back."

How to use snapshot

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA quick photo, or more broadly, a brief record of how things stood at one moment.

Common pairings

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

Word forms

snapshotted past tense, snapshots plural, snapshots singular

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Etymology

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

Synonyms

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shot snap

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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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