Foot Candle

Pronunciation: /fʊt ˈkændəl/

Definitions of foot candle

noun a measurement used in lighting design and engineering

Example Sentences

Examples of foot candle in a Sentence

formal The lighting in the room is measured in foot candles to ensure proper illumination levels.

informal I need at least 50 foot candles in my workspace to see properly.

slang I can't work in this dim office, we need more foot candles in here.

figurative Her smile was so bright it could light up a room with a thousand foot candles.

Grammatical Forms of foot candle

• plural: foot candles
• comparative: more foot candles
• superlative: most foot candles
• present tense: foot candle
• future tense: will be foot candle
• perfect tense: has been foot candle
• continuous tense: is being foot candle
• singular: foot candle
• positive degree: foot candle
• infinitive: to foot candle
• gerund: foot candling
• participle: foot candled

Origin and Evolution of foot candle

First Known Use: 1884 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'foot candle' originated from the combination of the words 'foot' and 'candle' to measure illuminance.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of lighting design, the term 'foot candle' has become widely accepted in the measurement of light intensity. Over time, advancements in technology have led to the development of more precise instruments for measuring illuminance, but the term 'foot candle' remains commonly used in various industries.