on camera

on cam·er·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [on, awn kam-er-uh, kam-ruh]
- /ɒn, ɔn ˈkæm ər ə, ˈkæm rə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [on, awn kam-er-uh, kam-ruh]
- /ɒn, ɔn ˈkæm ər ə, ˈkæm rə/

Definitions of on camera words

noun on camera a device for capturing a photographic image or recording a video, using film or digital memory. 1
noun on camera (in a television transmitting apparatus) the device in which the picture to be televised is formed before it is changed into electric impulses. 1
adjective on camera Printing. camera-ready. 1
idioms on camera off camera, out of the range of a video camera, as a television or motion picture camera: The stunt woman was waiting just off camera for her cue to enter the scene. (of an actor) in one’s private rather than professional life: The two co-stars are best friends off camera. 1
idioms on camera on camera, being filmed or televised by a live camera: Be sure to look alert when you are on camera. 1
phrase on camera If someone or something is on camera, they are being filmed. 0

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Origin of on camera

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65

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Parts of speech for On camera

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on camera popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

on camera usage trend in Literature

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