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daylight

/ˈdeɪlaɪt/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The light from the Sun, as opposed to that from any other source.
  2. A light source that simulates daylight.
  3. (photometry) The intensity distribution of light over the visible spectrum generated by the Sun under various conditions or by other light sources intended to simulate natural daylight.
  4. The period of time between sunrise and sunset.
  5. Daybreak.
  6. Exposure to public scrutiny.
  7. To expose to daylight
  8. To provide sources of natural illumination such as skylights or windows.
  9. To allow light in, as by opening drapes.
  10. (landscaping) To run a drainage pipe to an opening from which its contents can drain away naturally.
  11. To gain exposure to the open.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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