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shading

/ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/noun

उच्चारण शेडिंग

छायांकन, शेडिंग

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [U]

    the use of colour or lines to make parts of a drawing darker, especially to show shadows or depth

    छायांकन, शेडिंग

    • The artist used shading to make the face look real.
    • Light and shading give the drawing depth.
  2. 2

    [C, usually pl.]

    a slight difference in meaning, colour or opinion

    हल्का अंतर, बारीक फ़र्क

    • The word has several shadings of meaning.
    • There are subtle shadings of opinion within the party.

    Synonyms nuance shade gradation

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