real image

noun

: an optical image formed of real foci

Examples of real image in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Two new bills signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom treat deepfake child pornography the same as real images. Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024 Republican voters are less confident than Democratic voters in discerning fake online content from real images or videos, according to a study. Tim Collins, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Sep. 2024 However, real images are also frequently circulated. Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 25 July 2024 Since both these sites are platforms real humans use regularly, sharing real images, finding real solutions, asking questions and getting some great tips is easy. Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for real image 

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Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of real image was in 1882

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“Real image.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real%20image. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

real image

noun
: an image of an object formed by rays of light coming to a focus (as after passing through a lens)

Medical Definition

real image

noun
: an optical image formed of real foci

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