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snapshot

 

[ ˈsnæpˌʃɒt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

digital photography

A snapshot is a quick photograph taken without much thought or preparation. It captures a moment in time, often candid and spontaneous.

Synonyms

image, photo, picture

Examples of usage

  • Let me take a quick snapshot of you in front of the Eiffel Tower.
  • She always carries her camera with her, ready to capture snapshots of everyday life.
  • The snapshot she took of the sunset was absolutely stunning.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

In computing, a snapshot is a complete copy of a system's state at a specific point in time. It is often used for backup or system recovery purposes.

Synonyms

backup, copy, recovery

Examples of usage

  • The IT department took a snapshot of the server before making any changes.
  • You should create a snapshot of your virtual machine before installing new software.
Context #3 | Verb

quick action

To snapshot means to quickly take a photograph without much preparation or thought.

Synonyms

capture, photograph, take a photo

Examples of usage

  • She snapshot the beautiful scenery as they drove by.
  • He snapshot a picture of his friends at the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "snapshot" in other languages:

🇵🇹 instantâneo

🇮🇳 तस्वीर

🇩🇪 Schnappschuss

🇮🇩 cuplikan

🇺🇦 миттєвий знімок

🇵🇱 migawka

🇯🇵 スナップショット

🇫🇷 instantané

🇪🇸 instantánea

🇹🇷 anlık görüntü

🇰🇷 스냅샷

🇸🇦 لقطة

🇨🇿 snímek

🇸🇰 momentka

🇨🇳 快照

🇸🇮 posnetek

🇮🇸 skyndimynd

🇰🇿 сәттік сурет

🇬🇪 მოკლემეტრაჟიანი ფოტო

🇦🇿 ani görüntü

🇲🇽 instantánea

Etymology

The term 'snapshot' originated in the mid-19th century in the context of photography. It refers to a quick, impromptu photograph taken with a camera. Over time, the term has also been adopted in computing to describe a quick copy of a system's state. The word 'snapshot' combines 'snap,' meaning to quickly capture, and 'shot,' referring to a photograph. Today, the term is commonly used in both photography and technology to describe a quick, often spontaneous capture of a moment or system state.

See also: snap, snapper, snappiness, snapping, snappishly, snaps.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,313, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.