BusinessSeptember 1, 2026
colorimetric
KUH-luh-RIH-muh-trik
Definition
Relating to the measurement of color based on specific, fixed conditions or scientific standards.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'color' (color) combined with the Greek 'metron' (measure) and the suffix '-ic' (relating to), forming a term that describes the science of quantifying color.
In the news
The author uses this term to describe older color management standards that rely on static, controlled lighting, noting that they fail to account for how materials look under the unpredictable, varying light found in real-world retail environments.
APPEARANCE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY OUTLOOK—Who Owns the Way Your Products Look?
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