Meaning & use
Headshot
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A photograph focused on a person's head and face, typically used for professional or promotional purposes, or a shot that strikes an opponent in the head.
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The actor updated her headshot before auditioning for the new role.
He won the match with a precise headshot from across the map.
A note on using this word
In entertainment industries, a headshot is a standard casting tool; in gaming and shooting, it refers to a hit that typically causes maximum damage.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A shot or blow, especially a gunshot, that strikes a person's head.
The sniper took him out with a single headshot.
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