photography

English

/fəˈtɒɡɹəfi/, /fəˈtɑɡɹəfi/

noun
Definitions
  • The art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces, and its digital counterpart.
  • The occupation of taking (and often printing) photographs.

Etymology

Borrowed from French photographie (photography).

Origin

French

photographie

Gloss

photography

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