Image: meaning, definitions and examples

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image

[ ˈɪmɪdʒ ]

^{Context #1}

digital

A representation of the external form of a person or thing in art.

Synonyms

photo, picture, representation

Examples of usage

Please send me the image of the new logo design.
The artist painted a beautiful image of the sunrise.
The image of the product on the website does not match the actual item.

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computing

A file or set of files containing a digitally encoded visual depiction.

Synonyms

graphic, photo, picture

Examples of usage

He uploaded the image to the server for processing.
The image quality of the photograph was enhanced using editing software.

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transitive

To make a representation of the external form of.

Synonyms

depict, portray, visualize

Examples of usage

She will image the scene in her mind for future reference.
The artist imaged the landscape with great detail.

Translations

Translations of the word "image" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imagem

🇮🇳 छवि (chhavi)

🇩🇪 Bild

🇮🇩 gambar

🇺🇦 зображення

🇵🇱 obraz

🇯🇵 画像 (gazō)

🇫🇷 image

🇪🇸 imagen

🇹🇷 görüntü

🇰🇷 이미지 (imiji)

🇸🇦 صورة (sura)

🇨🇿 obraz

🇸🇰 obrázok

🇨🇳 图像 (túxiàng)

🇸🇮 slika

🇮🇸 mynd

🇰🇿 сурет

🇬🇪 სურათი (surati)

🇦🇿 şəkil

🇲🇽 imagen

Word origin

The word 'image' originates from the Latin word 'imago', meaning 'likeness' or 'copy'. It has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to a visual representation of something. Over time, with the advancement of technology, the term 'image' has expanded to encompass digital representations in computing and art. Today, it is commonly used in various contexts to describe visual depictions and representations.