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lighting

/ˈlaɪdɪŋ/
/ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
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Other forms: lightings

Definitions of lighting
  1. noun
    having abundant light or illumination
    “as long as the lighting was good”
    synonyms: light
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    type of:
    illumination
    the degree of visibility of your environment
  2. noun
    apparatus for supplying artificial light effects for the stage or a film
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    types:
    backlighting
    lighting from behind
    type of:
    apparatus, setup
    equipment designed to serve a specific function
  3. noun
    the craft of providing artificial light
    “an interior decorator must understand lighting
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    type of:
    interior decoration, interior design
    the trade of planning the layout and furnishings of an architectural interior
  4. noun
    the act of setting something on fire
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    type of:
    burning, combustion
    the act of burning something
Pronunciation
US
/ˈlaɪdɪŋ/
UK
/ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
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