photographic

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He had already begun to collect photographs during his studies in the mid-90s but then cast his eye in a different direction in Berlin: since his move to the banks of the Spree he has been particularly interested in German photographic art, concentrating on large formats.

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  1. adjective Of, relating to, or consisting of photography or a photograph.
  2. adjective Used in photography: a photographic lens.
  3. adjective Resembling a photograph, especially representing or simulating something with great accuracy and fidelity of detail.
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  • 'Record' includes a 'photographic or electronic record.' —  CounterPunch
  • "HP's presence at Grafitalia brings together our latest solutions and demonstrates how our portfolio is able to meet the diverse needs of today's print service providers," said François Martin, marketing director, EMEA, HP "From high-volume commercial, label, and flexible packaging presses; innovative wide format sign and display printers; solutions for the photographic market and an array of thermal products for specialist applications, HP can demonstrate a leadership position." —  Packaging and Converting Essentials
  • Réglage_, photographic, and reconnaissance planes have their particular work to do. —  High Adventure A Narrative of Air Fighting in France
  • And in like manner is this same monogram inlaid upon the lid Two tiny portraits it contains when opened--photographic portraits, small, yet clear and delicate as miniatures. —  The Sign of the Spider
  • Last term I spoiled a whole packet of printing paper—photographic, you know—by not doing that. —  Priscilla's Spies
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  1. = French photographique = Spanish foiográfico = Portuguese photographico = Italian fotografico; as photograph-y + -ic.
 

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/foʊtəˈgræfɪk/
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