LIGHTING Definition & Meaning

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lighting

[ lahy-ting ]

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noun

the act of igniting or illuminating:
the lighting of many candles; the annual lighting of the Christmas tree.
the arrangement of lights light lights to achieve particular effects:
to work out the lighting for one's living room.
an effect achieved by the arrangement of lights: light: lights:
Several critics praised the lighting of the play.
the science, theory, or method of achieving particular effects by the use of lights. light. lights.
the way light lights falls upon a face, object, etc., especially in a picture.

lighting

/ ˈ��ɪ��ɪŋ /

noun

the act or quality of illumination or ignition
the apparatus for supplying artificial light effects to a stage, film, or television set
the distribution of light on an object or figure, as in painting, photography, etc

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of lighting¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English lightinge, Old English ��ī��پ��Բ�; equivalent to light ¹ + -ing ¹

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That seems implausible based on the first several episodes, which appear professionally produced, with high-quality lighting and sound.

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The public is being urged to avoid lighting fires outdoors over concerns they could spread bringing a risk of wildfires due to the warm, dry conditions.

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While it is expected to be slightly cooler at the weekend - topping out at 19C in southern England - the public is being urged to avoid lighting fires outdoors, over concerns they could spread.

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Ian may be stretching his point a little - local authorities provide a range of services such as street lighting, parks and care services.

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These people would push you in front of a moving vehicle if it meant they could capture their dog bathed in the perfect lighting for the Instagram account written in their dog’s “voice.”

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