light meter

noun

: a small and often portable device for measuring illumination
especially : exposure meter

Examples of light meter in a Sentence

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Past attempts with professional-grade hardware include a 1981 experiment that linked an electronic device called a photometer (think of it as a very fancy light meter) with a one-meter infrared telescope in Chile to successfully make daytime observations. Phil Plait, Scientific American, 26 July 2024 Additional notable features include a light meter to analyze sunlight amounts, a pot meter to estimate volumes, and a water calculator to estimate how much hydration your new plants need. GardenTags Beginners and experienced gardeners alike come together in this hub for information and inspiration. Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024 The old light meter trick works every time, right? Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2021 Bright, reflective snow can trick your light meter, causing auto exposure to underexpose and create gray snow. Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2021 Plenty of gardening tools can help make this task a breeze, from a moisture and light meter to a long-lasting hose. Isabel Garcia, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2021 Her team, including African researchers, used a light meter to measure skin reflectance in 2092 people in Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Botswana. Ann Gibbons, Science | AAAS, 12 Oct. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of light meter was in 1889

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“Light meter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20meter. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

light meter

noun
1
: a small portable device for measuring the amount of light in an area
2
: a device for indicating correct photographic exposure for varying amounts of light

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