footage
Americannoun
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length or extent in feet.
the footage of lumber.
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a portion of raw video recorded for subsequent editing and use in one or more video clips or packages, broadcasts, or movies: raw footage that ended up on the cutting room floor.
newsreel footage;
raw footage that ended up on the cutting room floor.
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Mining.
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payment by the running foot of work done.
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the amount so paid.
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noun
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a length or distance measured in feet
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the extent of film material shot and exposed
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the sequences of filmed material
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payment, by the linear foot of work done
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the amount paid
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Other Word Forms
- underfootage noun
Etymology
Origin of footage
Example Sentences
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Authorities are reviewing video footage and interviewing witnesses to piece together the timeline of events.
From Salon
Although video footage showed some residents of Tehran celebrating on their balconies and at their windows, Umut said "there were no protests on the streets", just a rush on fuel stations.
From Barron's
On Sunday, Iranian state TV said an oil tanker in the strait was struck while attempting to "illegally" pass through and was sinking, showing footage of a burning tanker at sea.
From Barron's
Iranians took to the streets cheering with joy and playing celebratory music after reports of Khamenei's death, according to witnesses and video footage verified by AFP.
From Barron's
During his performance later, he brought out Amy's old band and used archive footage of the star, keeping her legacy intact.
From BBC
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