noun

stroboscope

Stroboscope (noun) means Instrument for studying or observing periodic movement by rendering a moving body visible only at regular intervals.

noun

Instrument for studying or observing periodic movement by rendering a moving body visible only at regular intervals.

A lamp that produces short bursts of light that synchronizes with a camera shutter for photographing fast-moving objects.

A photograph produced by such a machine.

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek στρόβος (stróbos, “whirl”) and Ancient Greek σκοπέω (skopéō, “examine, inspect, look to or into, consider”). From strobo- + scope.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of stroboscope?

"stroboscope" (noun) means instrument for studying or observing periodic movement by rendering a moving body visible only at regular intervals.

What are the different meanings of stroboscope?

"stroboscope" has 3 main meanings: 1. Instrument for studying or observing periodic movement by rendering a moving body visible only at regular intervals; 2. A lamp that produces short bursts of light that synchronizes with a camera shutter for photographing fast-moving objects; 3. A photograph produced by such a machine.