photometry

noun

pho·tom·e·try | \ fō-ˈtä-mə-trē

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Definition of photometry

: a branch of science that deals with measurement of the intensity of light also : the practice of using a photometer

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The space agency had to miniaturize the technology used in precision photometry, including an active thermal control system and a steady astronomical camera. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "NASA to Test CubeSat Telescope for Measuring the Brightness of Stars," 8 Dec. 2017

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The first known use of photometry was in 1807

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photometry

noun

pho·tom·e·try | \ fō-ˈtäm-ə-trē

\

plural photometries

Medical Definition of photometry

: a branch of science that deals with measurement of the intensity of light also : the practice of using a photometer

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