lambert
Pronunciation: [ˈlæm.bɚt]
Word
Context: “measurement”
(noun) A lambert is a unit that measures how bright something looks from a certain angle. It's often used when talking about lights or screens, to show how bright they are to our eyes.
Example
The new display screen has a brightness of 300 lamberts, making it very easy to see.
Example
The old projector was dim and had only 20 lamberts, making it hard to watch movies.
Example
How many lamberts does the light source measure at this angle?
Context: “name”
(noun) Lambert is also a common last name or sometimes a first name. Many people have this name, just like other names like Smith or Johnson.
Example
Mr. Lambert is my teacher, and he loves to play soccer.
Example
I didn’t see anyone named Lambert at the party; it was a different crowd.
Example
Is there a Lambert in your class?
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