Definition

The process of developing film and printing photographs from it for customers.

Example

After taking pictures on vacation, I took my film to a local shop for photofinishing.

Conversation

Have you ever tried photofinishing your own pictures?

No, but I heard it can be a lot of fun!

Yeah, I just got some new gear for photofinishing and I can't wait to use it.

Sounds awesome! We should have a photo day soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Photofinishing → It is formed from "photo-" (from Greek "phōtos", meaning light) and "finishing" (from Old French "finir", meaning to finish). The word refers to the process of completing or developing photographs using light.

Memory Tip

Think of 'light' ('photo-') being used to 'finish' a photograph — that's how photofinishing works.

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