Definition of: picture

(pik′chər) noun
1. A surface representation of an object or scene, as by a painting, drawing, engraving, or photograph; also, a mental image.
2. A vivid or graphic verbal delineation.
3. A striking resemblance to another person, object, or general idea: She is the picture of her mother; the very picture of despair.
4. A tableau vivant: also called living picture.
5. A visual image or scene produced by the working of physical laws or their use, as in the lens.
6. A motion picture.
—to be in the picture To belong to the group or the occasion; also, to be successful.
—v.t. ·tured, ·tur·ing
1. To give visible representation to; draw, paint, etc.
2. To describe graphically; depict verbally.
3. To form a mental image of. [<L pictura <pictus, pp. of pingere paint] Synonyms (noun): cartoon, copy, delineation, drawing, engraving, image, likeness, miniature, painting, photograph, print, representation, resemblance, semblance, similitude, sketch. See IMAGE, SKETCH.