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point-and-shoot

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Designed for quick, simple use with minimal configuration.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: arts, hobbies, lifestyle, photography

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: point-and-click

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 全自動的 /全自动的 (quán zìdòng de) — designed for quick use
  • Finnish: kompakti- (as in kompaktikamera) — designed for quick use
  • French: compact — designed for quick use
  • German: Kompakt- — designed for quick use
  • Hungarian: kompakt — designed for quick use
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