Meaning & use
holograms
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“holograms” is a form of “hologram”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meaning
nouncountabletechnical
three-dimensional images created by the interference of light beams, often used for security or displays
Grammar: Countable; one is 'a hologram', two are 'holograms'.
Patterns
- a hologram of something
- holograms on something
- create a hologram
The credit card has a hologram to prevent copying.
Scientists are developing holograms that can be touched.
The concert featured holograms of famous singers.
Word forms
| singular | hologram |
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Common combinations
- hologram technology
- Hologram technology is advancing quickly.
- hologram display
- The museum uses a hologram display to show ancient artifacts.
- hologram image
- The hologram image appeared to float in mid-air.
Synonyms and how they differ
- 3-D image
- A more general term that doesn't specify the holographic technique.
- laser image
- Sometimes used loosely, but a hologram is created by interfering light beams, not just a laser.
Word family
- holographic adjective
- Relating to holograms or the technique of holography.
- holography noun
- The science and method of making holograms.
Commonly confused: holograms or holograph?
holograms vs holograph
A holograph is a document written entirely by the person whose signature it bears, not a 3-D image.
Practice
The security feature on the new banknote is a ______.
Choose one answer.
The sentence needs a singular noun after 'a', so 'hologram' is correct. 'Holograms' is plural, 'holograph' is a handwritten document, and 'holography' is the science.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “holograms”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.