snap shot

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Definitions of snap shot words

noun snap shot an informal photograph, especially one taken quickly by a handheld camera. 1
noun snap shot Hunting. a quick shot taken without deliberate aim. 1
noun snap shot Informal. a brief appraisal, summary, or profile. 1
verb with object snap shot to take a snapshot of (a subject). 1
noun snap shot a sudden, fast shot at goal 0

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

1800-10 for def 2; 1860-65 for def 1; snap (in the sense “done suddenly or casually”) + shot1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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