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| bright·ness [ brtnəss ] |
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1. strength of light: the intensity of light reflected or emitted by something
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2. smartness: the ability to think, learn, or respond quickly
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3. cheerfulness: a cheerful and lively manner
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4. promise of success: the promise of a successful outcome
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5. clarity of sound: a clear crisp sound quality with little harmonic resonance
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6. optics light emitted in particular direction: the intensity of light luminance emitted by an object in a particular direction, used by an observer to compare the luminance of other visible objects
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7. physics attribute of color: the attribute of a color that makes its appearance comparable to a standard neutral such as black, gray, or white
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