snapshot
|snap-shot|
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/ˈsnæpˌʃɑt/
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/ˈsnæpʃɒt/
quick photograph
Etymology
Etymology Information
'snapshot' originates from English, specifically the word 'snap' meaning 'to take a quick photograph' and 'shot' meaning 'a photograph'.
Historical Evolution
'snapshot' evolved from the combination of 'snap' and 'shot' in the early 20th century to describe a quick photograph.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a quick photograph', but over time it also came to mean 'a brief view or summary'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35