depth
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depth (plural depths)
- The vertical distance below a surface; the amount that something is deep.
- Measure the depth of the water in this part of the bay.
- The distance between the front and the back, as the depth of a drawer or closet.
- (figuratively) The intensity, complexity, strength, seriousness or importance of an emotion, or situation.
- The depth of her misery was apparent to everyone.
- The depth of the crisis had been exaggerated.
- (computing, colors) The total palette of available colors.
- (art, photography) The property of appearing three-dimensional.
- The depth of field in this picture is amazing.
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vertical distance below a surface
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