Definition
Definition of thumbnailing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
image previewTECH. small image representing a larger oneTECH.
- The gallery shows thumbnailing for quick browsing.
2.
video previewTECH. short video clip representing a longer videoTECH.
- Thumbnailing helps users decide which video to watch.
3.
document previewTECH. small version of a document pageTECH.
- Thumbnailing allows quick navigation through the document.
Adjective
1.
concise depictionRare depicting in a small, concise mannerRare
- The thumbnailing sketches captured the essence of the scene.
2.
imageryRare relating to or resembling a thumbnailRare
- The thumbnailing images were too small to see clearly.
Images of thumbnailing
small image representing a larger one 
short video clip representing a longer video
Origin of thumbnailing
English, thumb (digit) + nail (claw)
Examples of thumbnailing in a sentence
The software uses thumbnailing for video previews. Thumbnailing gives a sneak peek of the content. Effective thumbnailing can increase video views. Thumbnailing helps in organizing digital photo albums. The software includes a thumbnailing feature for easy browsing. Her thumbnailing technique was perfect for the project.
Thumbnailing helps in planning the layout efficiently. The thumbnailing preview didn't do the artwork justice. He complained about the thumbnailing quality of the images.
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- French:miniature, succinct, ...
- German:Miniaturansicht, kurzgefasst, ...
- Italian:miniatura, riassuntivo, ...
- Spanish:miniatura, conciso, ...
- Portuguese:miniatura, resumido, ...
- Chinese:缩略图, 简洁的, ...
- Japanese:サムネイル, 簡潔な, ...
- Arabic:مُصَغَّر صُوَري, مُخْتَصَر, ...
- Hebrew:תְּמוּנָה מְמוּזְעֶרֶת, תַּמְצִיתִי, ...
- Russian:миниатюра, краткий, ...
- Ukrainian:мініатюра, короткий, ...
- Hindi:थंबनेलिंग, संक्षिप्त, ...
Definition of thumbnail - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicalthe nail on the thumb
- She painted her thumbnail bright red.
2.
technologysmall image representing a larger one
- Click the thumbnail to view the full picture.
3.
artrough sketch or drawing
- He drew a thumbnail of the landscape.
Verb
1.
technologycreate a smaller image representation
- The software can thumbnail the photos for quick viewing.
2.
summarizegive a brief summary of something
- He thumbnails the article for the presentation.
Images of thumbnail
the nail on the thumb 
small image representing a larger one 
rough sketch or drawing
Expressions with thumbnail
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brief description capturing the essence
The article provided a thumbnail sketch of the event.
moon phase resembling a thumbnail shape
The thumbnail moon hung low in the evening sky.
small preview picture representing a larger image or video
Click the thumbnail image to open the full-size photo.
Origin of thumbnail
English, thumb + nail
Examples of thumbnail in a sentence
Her thumbnail was longer than the others. The gallery displayed thumbnails for each artwork. She scrolled through thumbnails of the video clips. She quickly sketched a thumbnail of the character design. The artist's notebook was filled with thumbnails of various ideas. You can thumbnail images to save storage space.
The app allows users to thumbnail videos easily. She thumbnails the report for the team meeting. They asked him to thumbnail the book for the newsletter.
View all translations of thumbnail
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- French:ongle du pouce, créer une vignette, ...
- German:Daumennagel, verkleinern, ...
- Italian:unghia del pollice, creare miniature, ...
- Spanish:uña del pulgar, crear miniaturas, ...
- Portuguese:unha do polegar, criar miniaturas, ...
- Chinese:拇指指甲, 缩略, ...
- Japanese:親指の爪, サムネイル化する, ...
- Arabic:ظُفْر الإِبْهام, صَغَّرَ الصُّورَة, ...
- Hebrew:צִיפּוֹרֶן אַגּוּדַל, לְמַזְעֵר, ...
- Russian:ноготь на большом пальце, создавать уменьшенные изображения, ...
- Ukrainian:ніготь на великому пальці, створювати мініатюри, ...
- Hindi:अंगूठे का नाखून, थंबनेल बनाना, ...
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