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Definition & Meaning of "shooting"in English

Shooting
01

an incident in which a person is killed or injured by gunfire 

shooting definition and meaning
Examples
Several people were injured in the school shooting. 
02

the action or process of recording the scenes of a motion picture or taking a photograph 

shooting definition and meaning

What is "shooting"?

Shooting is the process of recording video or film footage, or taking a photograph. It involves using cameras to capture visual images or scenes according to a planned script or composition. During shooting, various elements such as lighting, camera angles, and timing are carefully managed to achieve the desired result, whether it is for a movie, television show, or photographic project.

Examples
The shooting of the new action movie took six months to complete. 
03

the act of discharging a projectile from a weapon, such as a gun or bow 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
singular
not gender specific
Examples
The soldier practiced shooting at the range. 
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