retouch

Meanings

• Verb

  The action of improving or correcting a photograph, image, or text by making small adjustments.

• Noun

  The process of restoring or enhancing the appearance of something, especially a work of art.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with retouch
touch , hatch , patch

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Variants

List of all variants of retouch that leads to same result
retouch , retouched , retoucher , retouchers , retouches , retouching

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Etymology

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From the French word 'retouche', meaning 'retouching' or 'touching up'.

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Trivia

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1. Retouching was first used in the late 19th century with the invention of the photo retouching brush.

2. Retouching is not just limited to digital images, it can also be done manually with tools like airbrushes and paintbrushes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Photoshop: A popular software used for retouching images, especially in the field of digital photography.

2. Retouching brushes: Digital brushes used to make specific adjustments to images during the retouching process.

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Culture

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Retouching has been used extensively in the fields of photography, graphic design, and art restoration. It is an essential skill for photographers and designers to enhance the visual appeal of their work and correct any imperfections.

How to Memorize "retouch"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the process of making small adjustments to an image or text to improve its appearance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'retouch' with the idea of enhancing or improving something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'retouch' is like 'touching up' or 'improving' something.

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