Definition of picture
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a design or representation made by various means (such as painting, drawing, or photography)
2a
: a description so vivid or graphic as to suggest a mental image or give an accurate idea of something
the book gives a detailed picture of what is happening
b
: a mental image
5
: tableau sense 2
6
: situation
took a hard look at his financial picture
picture
verbDefinition of picture (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of picture was in the 15th century
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