adjective
- of or relating to the measurement of light intensity or luminous flux
Usage: technical; commonly used in physics and engineering
Examples
- The photometric sensor detected changes in brightness across the room.
- Photometric analysis is essential in astronomy to measure the brightness of stars.
- The camera's photometric system automatically adjusts exposure based on available light.
- Photometric data helps engineers design efficient lighting systems.
- Scientists used photometric methods to study the properties of distant galaxies.