Meaning of the word snapshot in English

What does snapshot mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

snapshot

US /ˈsnæp.ʃɑːt/

UK /ˈsnæp.ʃɑːt/

an informal photograph taken quickly, typically with a handheld camera or smartphone

Example:

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She took a quick snapshot of the beautiful sunset.

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My phone is full of casual snapshots from my vacation.

Synonym:

photo picture shot image photograph

a piece of information or a brief impression obtained quickly or casually

Example:

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The report provides a snapshot of the current economic situation.

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This data gives us a valuable snapshot of customer behavior.

Synonym:

overview summary glimpse brief profile

to take an informal photograph quickly

Example:

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He quickly snapshots the scene before it changed.

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I like to snapshot moments that feel authentic.

Synonym:

photograph shoot capture take a picture

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