holography

noun

ho·​log·​ra·​phy hō-ˈlä-grə-fē 

: the art or process of making or using a hologram

holographer

hō-ˈlä-grə-fər 

noun

Examples of holography in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Role Of Emerging Technologies Emerging technologies like virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and holography are revolutionizing how brands interact with their audiences. —Astrid Pocklington, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

In holography, the more rippling fields there are on the boundary, the more closely the bulk resembles Einstein’s fabric — smooth and continuous. —Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024

Moreover, like the holography result, the new prediction was parameter-free: no nudging or tinkering. —Stanley J. Brodsky, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2024

In digital holography, this hologram, which is a 2D picture, is recorded in the digital camera. —Partha Banerjee, Discover Magazine, 23 Jan. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for holography

• telegraphy
• daffy
• jaffe
• taffy

Kids Definition

holography

noun

ho·​log·​ra·​phy hō-ˈläg-rə-fē 

: the process of making or using a hologram

holographic

ˌhō-lə-ˈgraf-ik 

ˌhal-ə-

adjective

holographically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Medical Definition

holography

noun

ho·​log·​ra·​phy hō-ˈläg-rə-fē 

plural holographies

: the art or process of making or using a hologram

holograph

ˈhō-lə-ˌgraf  ˈhäl-ə- 

transitive verb

holographer

hō-ˈläg-rə-fər 

noun

holographic

ˌhō-lə-ˈgraf-ik  ˌhäl-ə- 

adjective

holographically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb