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photog a classification of film speed in which a doubling of the ISO number represents a doubling in sensitivity; for example, ISO 400 film requires half the exposure of ISO 200 under the same conditions. The system uses identical numbers to the obsolete ASA rating

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Question 1 of 7

Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?

First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.

First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.

First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.

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Word Origin for ISO rating

C20: from I nternational S tandards O rganization

Words nearby ISO rating

isopterous, Isoptin, isopycnal, isopycnic, isopyre, ISO rating, Isordil, iso-reel, isorhythm, isorhythmic, isorrhea

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Example sentences from the Web for ISO rating

Only one other Star Wars film has earned a PG-13 rating, the 2005 prequel Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.
Juiciest ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Rumors (and Some Debunked Ones)|Rich Goldstein|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
However, first time Star Wars director J.J. Abrams has never made a film with any other rating.
Juiciest ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Rumors (and Some Debunked Ones)|Rich Goldstein|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Sweden explores new frontiers in our misguided, foolish, pointless obsession with rating and censoring entertainment.
The Insane Swedish Plan to Rate Games for Sexism|Nick Gillespie|November 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Critics swooned, with the Los Angeles Daily News giving it an “A” rating.
‘The Prince of Chocolate City’: When Gil Scott-Heron Became A Music Icon|Marcus Baram|November 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Generally, the better the rating, the lower the borrowing cost for the issuer.
Fact-Checking the Sunday Shows: November 9|PunditFact.com|November 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
At ordinary rating that fine blooded cow would have brought at least a hundred dollars.
Dorothy at Skyrie|Evelyn Raymond
In 1887 the Yacht Racing Association rating rule came into force, and though some races were provided for the 25-ft.
Yachting Vol. 2|Various.
This was owing to there still being a tonnage class, A, B and C, the new rating and the length classes.
Yachting Vol. 2|Various.
The sound of a carriage, which stopped at the door, interrupted the rating which the old draper already quaked at.
At the Sign of the Cat and Racket|Honore de Balzac
And, whenever you see a Dub kidding a Lout, you can be assured that the dub is trying to lift himself above a similar rating.
David Lannarck, Midget|George S. Harney

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