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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Other 51�Թ� Forms

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51�Թ� 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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He found the collision was "unavoidable" due to the lighting conditions at that time of the morning, and the dark clothing Hailey was wearing, meaning the driver would not have seen her.

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"I am really, really worried we could see loss of life in the time ahead if people don't wise up and stop lighting these malicious and deliberate fires."

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The fire service issued an "extreme" warning for wildfires and the public has been urged to avoid lighting any fires outdoors until next week.

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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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