holography

noun

ho·​log·​ra·​phy hō-ˈlä-grə-fē How to pronounce holography (audio)
: the art or process of making or using a hologram
holographer noun

Examples of holography in a Sentence

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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 This event showcases two Black pioneers in holography, 3-D glasses inventor Kenneth J. Dunkley and illusion transmitter inventor Valerie Thomas. Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for holography 

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of holography was in 1964

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“Holography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holography. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

holography

noun
ho·​log·​ra·​phy hō-ˈläg-rə-fē How to pronounce holography (audio)
: the process of making or using a hologram
holographic adjective
holographically adverb

Medical Definition

holography

noun
ho·​log·​ra·​phy hō-ˈläg-rə-fē How to pronounce holography (audio)
plural holographies
: the art or process of making or using a hologram
holograph transitive verb
holographer noun
holographic adjective
holographically adverb

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