volumetric

adjective

vol·​u·​met·​ric ˌväl-yu̇-ˈme-trik How to pronounce volumetric (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving the measurement of volume
volumetrically
ˌväl-yu̇-ˈme-tri-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce volumetric (audio)
adverb

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The black background and neon white rectangle became the band’s iconic symbol, and their live show was centered around it, with volumetric video projection used as its main light source. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 Dec. 2022 The experience was supervised by Shyamalan and shot at Canon’s volumetric video studio in Japan. — Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Jan. 2023 The rate package approved Thursday encompasses a series of changes to the utility's billing framework, including a move to a three-tier system of volumetric charges from the current two-tier system. — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 13 Jan. 2023 These are volumetric structures designed using advanced computer optimization. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for volumetric

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First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

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volumetric

adjective
vol·​u·​met·​ric ˌväl-yu̇-ˈme-trik How to pronounce volumetric (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving the measurement of volume
volumetrically
-tri-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce volumetric (audio)
adverb
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