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
1
A photograph, especially an informal one taken quickly.
"She kept old snapshots from her childhood in a shoebox."
2
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."
3
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- snapshots
- Third person singular
- snapshots
- Past tense
- snapshotted
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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.
