snapshot

American  

[snap-shot] / ˈsnæpˌʃɒt /

noun

1. an informal photograph, especially one taken quickly by a handheld camera.

2. Hunting. a quick shot taken without deliberate aim.

3. Informal. a brief appraisal, summary, or profile.

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verb (used with or without object)

snapshot, snapshotted, snapshotting

1. to photograph informally and quickly.

snapshot British  

/ ˈsnæpˌʃɒt /

noun

1. Often shortened to: snap.  an informal photograph taken with a simple camera

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Etymology

Origin of snapshot

1800–10 snapshot for def. 2; 1860–65 snapshot for def. 1; snap (in the sense “done suddenly or casually”) + shot ¹

Example Sentences

Critics called it "unmissable", "a brilliant snapshot of black British culture" and "a landmark moment for UK music".

From BBC

The former can define the quality of the labor market, while the latter is just a snapshot of what’s going on.

From MarketWatch

The proposed spinoff of Comcast cable channels provides a snapshot of the winners and losers as the cable industry faces increased turbulence.

From Los Angeles Times

These snapshots occur on timescales far faster than conventional methods can resolve.

From Science Daily

This test requires only a single blood sample and provides an objective snapshot of a person's internal timing.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• photo