Meaning & use

Imaging

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The process of producing a visual representation of an object, area, or internal structure, especially using specialized technology.

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The hospital scheduled an MRI for detailed imaging of the patient's spine.

Satellite imaging revealed significant deforestation over the past decade.

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Widely used in medicine (MRI, CT scans), astronomy, and remote sensing to describe technology-assisted picture-taking.

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