captures
|cap/ture|
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/ˈkæp.tʃɚ/
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/ˈkæp.tʃə/
(capture)
seize or record
Etymology
'capture' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'captura', where 'capere' meant 'to seize'.
'capture' changed from Old French word 'capture' and entered Middle English as 'captur', eventually becoming the modern English word 'capture'.
Initially, it meant 'an act of taking or seizing', but over time it has broadened to include 'recording or depicting' and figurative senses such as 'to win attention or affection'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an act or instance of seizing, taking possession of, or apprehending; a seizure
The patrol's captures of contraband were reported to the commander.
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Noun 2
an instance of recording or taking in data, images, or sound (a recorded item)
The software's captures of user input are saved for analysis.
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Verb 1
to take possession of or control by force; to seize
In the battle the enemy captures the town's supply depot every time it advances.
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Verb 2
to record or take a picture/film of something
This camera captures excellent detail even in low light.
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Verb 3
to represent or describe something accurately or vividly; to express the essence of
Her description captures the feeling of the era.
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Last updated: 2025/12/02 14:37