photography

/fəˈtɒɡ.ɹə.fi/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: photographies

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces, and its digital counterpart.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nghệ thuật và công nghệ tạo ra hình ảnh trên bề mặt nhạy cảm với ánh sáng và đối ứng kỹ thuật số

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Noun

Examples

go on a photography course

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The occupation of taking (and often printing) photographs.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nghề nghiệp chụp (và thường in) ảnh

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “photography” mean?

The art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces, and its digital counterpart.

Is “photography” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.