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pho⋅tog⋅ra⋅phy

[fuh-tog-ruh-fee]
–noun
1. the process or art of producing images of objects on sensitized surfaces by the chemical action of light or of other forms of radiant energy, as x-rays, gamma rays, or cosmic rays.
2. cinematography.

Origin:
1839; photo- + -graphy
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pho·tog·ra·phy   (fə-tŏg'rə-fē)   
n.  
  1. The art or process of producing images of objects on photosensitive surfaces.

  2. The art, practice, or occupation of taking and printing photographs.

  3. A body of photographs.

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