Recapturing: meaning, definitions and examples

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recapturing

 

[ riːˈkæptʃərɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in photography

To capture again, as in a photograph or image, often with the goal of improving the quality of the original capture.

Synonyms

re-capture, recreate, reproduce

Examples of usage

  • His photography series focuses on recapturing old memories in a new light.
  • She spent hours recapturing the essence of the sunset in her photographs.
Context #2 | Verb

in sports

To regain possession or control of something, such as a ball or territory, during a game or competition.

Synonyms

reclaim, regain, retrieve

Examples of usage

  • The team worked hard to recapture the lead in the final minutes of the game.
  • The player's quick movements allowed him to recapture the ball from the opponent.

Translations

Translations of the word "recapturing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recaptura

🇮🇳 पुनः पकड़ना

🇩🇪 Rückeroberung

🇮🇩 penangkapan kembali

🇺🇦 повторне захоплення

🇵🇱 odzyskanie

🇯🇵 再捕獲 (さいほかく)

🇫🇷 récupération

🇪🇸 recaptura

🇹🇷 yeniden ele geçirme

🇰🇷 재포획 (jaepohoeg)

🇸🇦 استعادة

🇨🇿 znovuzískání

🇸🇰 znovuzískanie

🇨🇳 重新捕获 (chóngxīn bǔhuò)

🇸🇮 ponovno zajetje

🇮🇸 endurheimt

🇰🇿 қайта ұстау

🇬🇪 განმეორებითი დაკავება

🇦🇿 təkrar ələ keçirmə

🇲🇽 recaptura

Etymology

The word 'recapture' originated from the combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'capture'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of recapturing has been present in various fields such as photography, sports, and art, where the act of capturing something again plays a significant role in improving or regaining something of value.

See also: captured, capturing, recapture.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,243 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.