Definitions

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • A combining form from Gr. fw^s, fwto`s, light.

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  • prefix light, electromagnetic radiation
  • prefix photography

Etymologies

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From the combining form φωτ- (phōt-) of Ancient Greek φῶς (phōs, "light").

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Examples

  • Note to future photo- booth users: Surprisingly these images come out pretty well, especially if you choose the black-and-white option.

    Gilt's Summer Home in the Hamptons Marshall Heyman 2011

  • Some companies are mining photo- and video-gathering sites using facial-recognition software.

    Facebook Is Fun for Recruiters, Too Jennifer Waters 2011

  • Douglas Foreman photo: H.M.C.S Saskatchewan- same class as HMCS Nanaimo w/ others - Looking forward ride the sister ship in photo- Empire Days Celebration!

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed 2011

  • Last week, the bigger GroupMe revamp brought photo- and location-sharing to the iPhone and Android apps for the first time, as well as in-app chat to supplement the text messaging that it has already been offering to users.

    CNET News.com 2011

  • Thanks to an exclusive partnership between Metro and Colourbox.com, an international photo- stock company, participants now have the possibility to sell their photos.

    Reuters: Press Release 2011

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