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daylight

/ˈdeɪlaɪt/

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noun

The light from the Sun, as opposed to that from any other source.

Examples :

"The students could read their books easily because there was plenty of daylight coming through the classroom windows. "

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A light source that simulates daylight.

Examples :

"The photographer used a daylight to create a realistic image of the sun setting over the mountains. "

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(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.

Examples :

"The photography studio used a special daylight to accurately reproduce the lighting conditions of a sunny afternoon. "

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The period of time between sunrise and sunset.

Examples :

"We had to finish the garden work before daylight. "

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Examples :

"We had only two hours to work before daylight."

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Exposure to public scrutiny.

Examples :

"The mayor's controversial decision faced intense daylight after the local newspaper published the story. "

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A clear, open space.

Examples :

"All small running backs instinctively run to daylight."

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(machinery) The space between platens on a press or similar machinery.

Examples :

"The minimum and maximum daylights on an injection molding machine determines the sizes of the items it can make."

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Emotional or psychological distance between people, or disagreement.

Examples :

"The siblings' constant arguing created a lot of daylight between them. "

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verb

To expose to daylight

Examples :

"The detective decided to daylight the old photographs hoping to reveal hidden details. "

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To provide sources of natural illumination such as skylights or windows.

Examples :

"The architect daylightened the new classroom with large skylights, providing plenty of natural light. "

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To allow light in, as by opening drapes.

Examples :

"To let more light into the classroom, the teacher daylight the window coverings. "

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(landscaping) To run a drainage pipe to an opening from which its contents can drain away naturally.

Examples :

"The landscaper daylight the overflow pipe from the roof to the street gutter. "

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To gain exposure to the open.

Examples :

"The seam of coal daylighted at a cliff by the river."

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