lambert
ˈlæmbət
Definition

Definition of lambert - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
measurementTECH.unit of luminance equal to 1/π candela per square centimeterTECH.
  • The screen's brightness was measured in lamberts..
2.
lightTECH.brightness of a surface emitting one lumen per cm²TECH.
  • The lamp emitted light at one lambert.
luminance
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unit of luminance equal to 1/π candela per square foot
The screen's brightness was measured in foot-lamberts.

Origin of lambert

Germanic, Lambert (bright land)

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ft-Labbr.
abr: Foot-Lambert
unit for measuring brightness of a surface
LFLacr.
acr: Lumens per Foot Lambert
measurement of brightness per unit area
politics
the Trotskyite politics of Pierre Lambert
philosophy
philosophical or religious system developed by Johann Heinrich Lambert
philosophy
adherent of Lambert's teachings
politics
follower of Pierre Lambert's Trotskyist politics
ideas
related to the ideas of Johann Heinrich Lambert
politics
related to Pierre Lambert's political ideologies

Examples of lambert in a sentence

  • Lamberts are used to quantify the brightness of illuminated surfaces.
  • The screen's brightness was measured in lamberts.
  • Scientists calculated the lambert value for the surface.

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  1. French:lambert, unité de luminosité, ...
  2. German:Lambert, ...
  3. Italian:lambert, misura di luminosità, ...
  4. Spanish:lambert, unidad de brillo, ...
  5. Portuguese:lambert, ...
  6. Chinese:朗伯, 亮度单位, ...
  7. Japanese:ランバート, ...
  8. Arabic:لَامبِيرت, لامبَرْت, ...
  9. Hebrew:לַמְבֶּרְט, ...
  10. Russian:ламберт, светимость, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ламберт, світловий потік, ...
  12. Hindi:लैम्बर्ट, उजाला, ...
Lambert
ˈlæmbərt

Definition of Lambert - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
male namemale given name from Germanic origins
  • Lambert was always proud of his heritage.
2.
namesurname originating as a patronymic
  • The Lambert family has lived here for generations.
3.
geographyRareUStown in Quitman County, MississippiRareUS
  • Lambert is known for its friendly community.
4.
Missouri villageRareUSinactive village in Scott County, MissouriRareUS
  • Lambert was once a bustling village.
5.
Minnesota townshipRareUStownship in Red Lake County, MinnesotaRareUS
  • Lambert is surrounded by beautiful lakes.
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Origin of Lambert

Germanic, land (land) + beraht (bright)

Examples of Lambert in a sentence

  • Everyone admired Lambert for his kindness.
  • Lambert was a common name in medieval England.
  • She married into the Lambert family last summer.
  • Lambert hosts an annual music festival every summer.
  • The history of Lambert is rich and diverse.
  • Lambert is now a ghost town.

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  1. French:Lambert, ...
  2. German:Lambert, Township in Minnesota, ...
  3. Italian:Lambert, ...
  4. Spanish:Lambert, ...
  5. Portuguese:Lambert, ...
  6. Chinese:兰伯特, ...
  7. Japanese:ランベルト, ランバート, ...
  8. Arabic:لامْبِرْت, فَوْهَة لامْبِرْت, ...
  9. Hebrew:לַמְבֶּרְט, לַמְבֶּרְט, ...
  10. Russian:Ламберт, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Ламберт, ...
  12. Hindi:लैम्बर्ट, ...
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