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   cap·ture

   /ˈkap(t)SHər/

   verb

   • 1. take into one's possession or control by force: "the Russians captured 13,000 men" Similar catchapprehendseizearresttake prisonertake captivetake into custodyimprisondetainput/throw in jailput behind barsput under lock and keyincarceratelay hold ofabductcarry offtaketrapsnareensnarenethookreel inlandbeachinformal:nabcollarliftnailbustpick upbagrun inhaul inpull infeel someone's collarpinchnickoccupyinvadeconquerseizetaketake overtake possession ofannexsubjugatewingainsecureOpposite free
   • ▪ record or express accurately in words or pictures: "she did a series of sketches, trying to capture all his moods" Similar expressreproducerepresentshowencapsulaterecord
   • ▪ absorb (an atomic or subatomic particle).
   • ▪ (in chess and other board games) make a move that secures the removal of (an opposing piece) from the board.
   • ▪ (of a star, planet, or other celestial body) bring (a less massive body) permanently within its gravitational influence.
   • ▪ (of a stream) divert the upper course of (another stream) by encroaching on its catchment area.
   • ▪ cause (data) to be stored in a computer or in a digital format.

   noun

   • 1. the action of capturing or of being captured: "he was killed while resisting capture"
   • ▪ a person or thing that has been captured: "a bounty hunter who always brings his captures in alive"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (as a noun): from French, from Latin captura, from capt- ‘seized, taken’, from the verb capere.

   Derivatives

   • 1. capturer noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCAPTURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of capture as a verb and a noun in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to use capture in different contexts, such as catching, recording, or winning something.

   • Data Capture

     DATA CAPTURE definition: 1. any method of collecting...

   • Znaczenie Capture, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     CAPTURE definicja: 1. to take someone as a prisoner, or to...

   • Digital Capture

     DIGITAL CAPTURE definition: the act of changing data,...

   • Carbon Capture

     CARBON CAPTURE definition: 1. a way of collecting the carbon...

   • Capture: Arabic Translation

     CAPTURE translate: يَأسِر, يَلتَقِط, يَلتَقِط. Learn more in...

   • English (US)

     to take someone as a prisoner, or to take something into...

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCAPTURED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to take someone as a prisoner, or to take something into your possession, especially by force: Two of the soldiers were killed and the rest were captured. Rebel forces captured the city after a week-long battle. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to find and take a person who has done something wrong.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › captureCapture Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : an act or instance of capturing: such as. a. : an act of catching, winning, or gaining control by force, stratagem, or guile. the capture of the city by enemy forces. The criminals avoided/eluded/escaped capture. … authorities increased the reward for information leading to his capture … Rachel Schilke. b.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › captureCAPTURE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   verb (used with object) , cap·tured, cap·tur·ing. to take by force or stratagem; take prisoner; seize: The police captured the burglar. Synonyms: nab, grab, apprehend, snare, arrest, catch. Antonyms: release. to gain control of or exert influence over: an ad that captured our attention;

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCAPTURE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of capture as a verb and a noun in different contexts, such as taking someone or something as a prisoner, recording or describing something, or winning something. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from various sources.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › capturedCaptured - definition of captured by The Free Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of captured as a verb and a noun, with examples and related words. Find out how to use captured in different contexts, such as military, astronomy, and physics.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcapture verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   catch. capture somebody/something to catch a person or an animal and keep them as a prisoner or shut them in a space that they cannot escape from. Allied troops captured over 300 enemy soldiers. The animals are captured in nets and sold to local zoos. Want to learn more?