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captures

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkæptʃɝz// UK //kˈæptʃəz// cap·tures

n. the act of catching or taking control of someone or something by force. It can also mean a record of a moment, like a photo or a video.

n. the act of taking someone or something into possession or control by force; also refers to the recording of data or images in a digital or physical format. Plural form of 'capture'.


SIMPLE

The photographer shared several beautiful captures of the sunset.

CONTEXTUAL

The military operation resulted in several high-profile captures of enemy equipment during the night raid.

COMPLEX

Modern digital sensors allow for high-resolution captures that preserve every minute detail of the original scene, making them invaluable for historical preservation and archival work.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in technical contexts like data or image processing; as a plural noun, it refers to multiple instances of taking or recording.

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