noun

snapshot

snapshot, quick impression, overview

He took a snapshot of the family.

He took a snapshot of the family.

The report gives a snapshot of the company's health.

The report gives a snapshot of the company's health.

a snapshot of ((sth.)) a quick view or summary of (sth.) The report gives a snapshot of the company's health.

Synonyms: photo, picture, impression, overview

From 'snap' (a quick action) and 'shot' (a photograph). A picture taken quickly.

Think of 'snapping' a 'shot' with a camera. It captures a single moment in time.

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