Pronunciation

/kriˈeɪt/

Definitions

• Noun: A medical imaging technique that uses electromagnetic radiation to produce detailed images of internal structures, especially bones. For example: “The doctor ordered an X-ray of my wrist.”
• Verb: To examine or inspect using an X-ray. For example: “The dentist will X-ray your teeth to check for cavities.”
• Noun: An abbreviation for “cross-platform,” referring to software or technology that works on multiple operating systems. For example: “This app is designed to be X-ray compatible with both Windows and macOS.”

Phrases

• “Have an X-ray done” means to undergo an X-ray examination.
• “X-ray vision” is a metaphor for perfect visibility or insight.
• “Digital X-ray” refers to the electronic form of this imaging technology.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “After the car accident, they took an X-ray to ensure no bones were broken.”
• Verb: “The radiologist carefully X-rayed the patient’s chest.”
• Noun: “His new job requires him to work on X-ray projects, integrating code across different platforms.”

Synonyms

• Radiography
• Diagnostic imaging -穿透检查 (for the medical sense)
• Cross-platform compatibility (tech sense)