foto

Noun

photo (plural photos)

1. (informal) A photograph.
   • Not long ago, it was difficult to produce photographs of tiny creatures with every part in focus. That’s because the lenses that are excellent at magnifying tiny subjects produce a narrow depth of field. A photo processing technique called focus stacking has changed that.2013 July-August, Catherine Clabby, “Focus on Everything”, in American Scientist
2. (informal) A photo finish.
   • By this stage, Goof was clearly warming to his theme and, as they flashed past the post together, he reported that it was a photo. "And I don't know or care who won the photo," he concluded.2005 June 28, “Racing diary: In the shake-up”, in The Telegraph
3. (informal) A digital picture of any kind.
4. (informal) Photography
   • Photo student in need of subjects.1981 February 7, “Personal advertisement”, in Gay Community News, volume 8, number 28, page 14

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