Wirephoto

Pronunciation: /waɪərˌfoʊtoʊ/

Definitions of Wirephoto

noun a photograph that is transmitted electronically over a wire or cable

Example Sentences

A1 A Wirephoto is a photograph transmitted electronically.

A2 I saw a Wirephoto of the event in the newspaper.

B1 The journalist sent a Wirephoto to the editor for the article.

B2 The Wirephoto technology revolutionized the way news was delivered.

C1 The quality of the Wirephoto images was impressive, even in black and white.

C2 Wirephoto transmissions were used extensively during wartime to quickly share information.

Examples of Wirephoto in a Sentence

formal The newspaper received the latest updates through a Wirephoto service.

informal Did you see the Wirephoto of the accident in today's paper?

slang I'll Wirephoto you the picture so you can see it for yourself.

figurative Her words were like a Wirephoto, capturing the essence of the moment with clarity.

Grammatical Forms of Wirephoto

• past tense: wirephotoed
• plural: wirephotos
• comparative: more wirephoto
• superlative: most wirephoto
• present tense: wirephotos
• future tense: will wirephoto
• perfect tense: have wirephotoed
• continuous tense: is wirephotoing
• singular: wirephoto
• positive degree: wirephoto
• infinitive: to wirephoto
• gerund: wirephotoing
• participle: wirephotoed

Origin and Evolution of Wirephoto

First Known Use: 1935 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'Wirephoto' originated from the combination of 'wire' referring to the transmission method and 'photo' short for photograph.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the process of transmitting photographs over telegraph wires, 'Wirephoto' eventually evolved to encompass the technology and service itself, becoming synonymous with the transmission of images over long distances electronically.