Definition

Related to the measurement of light intensity or brightness.

Example

The photometric analysis revealed the brightness levels of the stars.

Conversation

I heard you got that new camera; how is it?

It's amazing! The photometric features are really impressive.

That sounds cool! What do you like most about the photometric settings?

They help me take perfect shots in low light.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Photometric → It is formed from "photo-" (from Greek "phōs", meaning light) and "metric" (from Greek "metron", meaning measure). The word "photometric" refers to the measurement of light.

Memory Tip

Think of measuring light ('photo-') — that's what photometric means.

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