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Definition of lighting
1a : illuminationb : ignition
2 : an artificial supply of light or the apparatus providing it
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Examples of lighting in a Sentence
He prefers natural lighting for his photography.
The lighting wasn't bright enough.
The street lighting was so dim I got lost.
There was a problem with the lighting.
a company that sells lighting equipment
He's in charge of the lighting for the show.
Recent Examples of lighting from the Web
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Poor lighting can lead to eye strain, and overhead fluorescent lights can be harsh on the eyes, Sendin said.
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Meghan Davidson, 26, was found barely breathing in Whispering Palms, a Fort Myers, Florida, community living center on Saturday after she was hit in the head by a bolt of lighting, NBC-2 reports.
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Befitting such a chilling-if-amusing cautionary tale, the set and lighting by designer David Nail sets up an environment in which darkness predominates.
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That will keep the Virgin brand alive and healthy. ___ Q: Virgin America has been a consumer favorite, with its purple lighting, power outlets, TVs and leather seats.
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The program offers the incentives for customers planning to make upgrades to their existing facilities such as high-efficiency lighting, A/C units, chillers, motors, pumps, variable frequency drives and custom categories as well.
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Many an appreciation of Joel Schumacher’s second Batman film, starring George Clooney, Uma Thurman, 100 metric tons of neon lighting, and 2,000 fog machines, has been written over the years.
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Southern chic options for lighting, upholstery, linens, and tableware are plentiful, as are gifts like candles, Alabama/Auburn throw pillows, and festive lake-themed signs.
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In preparation for the grocery price war, Wal-Mart in recent months has cut grocery prices, improved fresh food and meat offerings, modernized shelving and lighting in its grocery aisles, and expanded its online grocery pickup service.
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First Known Use of lighting
before 12th century
LIGHTING Defined for English Language Learners
lighting
playDefinition of lighting for English Language Learners
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: light that is of a particular kind or that has a particular quality
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: the equipment used to provide light
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: the use of light for a particular purpose in a movie, play, etc.
LIGHTING Defined for Kids
lighting
Definition of lighting for Students
: supply of light or of lights The only lighting came through a small window.
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