Color

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  • noun. That aspect of things that is caused by differing qualities of the light reflected or emitted by them, definable in terms of the observer or of the light, as.
  • noun. The appearance of objects or light sources described in terms of the individual's perception of them, involving hue, lightness, and saturation for objects, and hue, brightness, and saturation for light sources.
  • noun. The characteristics of light by which the individual is made aware of objects or light sources through the receptors of the eye, described in terms of dominant wavelength, luminance, and purity.
  • noun. A gradation or variation of this aspect, especially when other than black, white, or gray; a hue.
  • noun. A substance, such as a dye, pigment, or paint, that imparts a hue.
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  • noun. The use of different colors in visual representation.
  • noun. The different colors used in visual representation.
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  • noun. The general appearance of the skin, especially as an indication of good health:
  • noun. A reddening of the face, as a blush or sign of anger.
  • noun. Skin pigmentation considered as a racial characteristic or a marker of racial identity, especially when other than white.
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  • noun. A colored item, such as a badge, ribbon, or piece of clothing, serving as an identifying mark.
  • noun. A flag or banner, as of a country or military unit.
  • noun. The salute made during the ceremony of raising or lowering a flag.
  • noun. One's opinion or position.
  • noun. Character or nature.
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  • noun. An outward and often deceptive appearance.
  • noun. Appearance of authenticity.
  • noun. The appearance of a legal claim, as to a right or office.
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  • noun. Vividness or variety in expression.
  • noun. Commentary distinguished by vivid details or background information, as during a sports broadcast.
  • noun. Local color.
  • noun. The use or effect of pigment in painting, as distinct from form.
  • noun. Quality of tone or timbre.
  • noun. A particle or bit of gold found in auriferous gravel or sand.
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  • intransitive verb. To impart color to or change the color of.
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  • intransitive verb. To give a distinctive character or quality to; modify.
  • intransitive verb. To exert an influence on; affect.
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  • intransitive verb. To misrepresent, especially by distortion or exaggeration.
  • intransitive verb. To gloss over; excuse.
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  • intransitive verb. To take on color.
  • intransitive verb. To change color.
  • intransitive verb. To become red in the face; redden or blush.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. plural In faro, a system of play by which the cards bet upon are selected according to the color of the first winner or first loser.
  • noun. plural The commission of ensign in the British military service; usually a pair of colours.
  • noun. In calico-printing, any mordant or pigment that is printed on cloth, made into a paste by means of some thickening substance, as starch, gum, etc.
  • noun. Color which has no reflections.
  • To give or apply a color to; change or alter the color or hue of; dye; tinge; paint; stain.
  • Figuratively— To cause to appear different from the reality; give a specious appearance to; set in a fair light; palliate; excuse; make plausible.
  • To give a special character or distinguishing quality to, analogous to color in a material object.
  • To become red in the face; flush; blush: as, he colored from bashfulness: often followed by up.
  • Word Usage
    "If the required color extends uniformly over the entire loaf, the bottom and the sides, as well as the top, 2 more is added to the score of the crust for _uniformity of color_."
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