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Definition of lighting noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

lighting

noun
 
/ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
 
/ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
[uncountable]
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  1. the arrangement or type of light in a place
    • electric/natural lighting
    • good/poor lighting
    • The play had excellent sound and lighting effects.
    • The building needs improved security and lighting.
    see also strip lighting, track lighting
    Extra Examples
    • No special lighting was used when making the video.
    • Patients can adjust the lighting using a dimmer.
    • The kitchen hasn't really got adequate lighting.
    • The only lighting was provided by panels on the floor.
    • The showroom has a slate floor and track lighting.
    • a touch pad to control the lighting
    • a typical lighting scheme for a house
    • the moody lighting and chilled-out atmosphere of the club
    • Good lighting is essential in the window displays.
    • dramatic lighting effects
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • bright
    • good
    • harsh
    … of lighting
    • level
    verb + lighting
    • have
    • use
    • provide
    lighting + noun
    • level
    • arrangement
    • scheme
    See full entry
  2. the use of electric lights in a place
    • the cost of heating and lighting
    • street lighting
    • The generator supplies emergency lighting.
    • exterior lighting and alarm systems
    Which Word? light / lightinglight / lighting
    • The noun light has several different meanings and is used in many phrases. Lighting can only be used to talk about the type of light in a place or how lights are used to achieve a particular effect:
      • the lighting system
      • the movie’s interesting lighting effects
      • The lighting at the disco was fantastic.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • bright
    • good
    • harsh
    … of lighting
    • level
    verb + lighting
    • have
    • use
    • provide
    lighting + noun
    • level
    • arrangement
    • scheme
    See full entry
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