Laser: meaning, definitions and examples

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laser

 

[ หˆleษชzษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

medical

A device that produces a very narrow and intense beam of light. The laser beam can be used for various medical procedures, such as eye surgery or skin treatments.

Synonyms

beam of light, light amplifier

Examples of usage

  • The doctor used a laser to remove the birthmark from the patient's face.
  • Laser therapy is becoming increasingly popular for treating certain skin conditions.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A tool or device that emits a highly concentrated beam of light. Lasers are commonly used in various technological applications, such as in CD players, barcode scanners, and cutting materials.

Synonyms

light beam, light generator

Examples of usage

  • The laser printer quickly produced high-quality prints.
  • The laser pointer is widely used in presentations.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To focus on a task or project with great precision and intensity. The term 'laser' is often used informally to describe someone's intense focus or concentration.

Synonyms

concentrate sharply, focus intensely

Examples of usage

  • She laser-focused on completing the project before the deadline.
  • He laser-ed in on the details of the presentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "laser" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น laser

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‡เคœเคผเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Laser

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ laser

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐะทะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ laser

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฌใƒผใ‚ถใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท laser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lรกser

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lazer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ ˆ์ด์ €

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูŠุฒุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ laser

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ laser

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฟ€ๅ…‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ laser

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leysi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐะทะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lazer

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lรกser

Etymology

The word 'laser' originated in the 1950s as an acronym for 'Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation'. The concept of using light to create a concentrated beam was first proposed by physicist Albert Einstein in the early 20th century. The development of practical laser technology revolutionized various fields, from medicine to communications.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,922, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.