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Colorize

/ˈkʌ.lə.raɪz/ · verb

Meaning

To add color to..

Definitions by Sense

  1. To add color to.
  2. (photography, cinematography) To convert black and white media to color by digital post production (as is often done in digital photography and in video special effects).

Example Sentences

The woman colorized her hair.
There is a colorized version of Casablanca.
What we see are beautiful overlapping NASA satellite photographs of the American mainland, […]taken in black and white and then luminously colorized by computer for scientific reasons.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does colorize mean?

Colorize means To add color to..

What is a synonym for colorize?

Common synonyms include color, color in.

What is the opposite of colorize?

Possible antonyms include discolor.

How do you use colorize in a sentence?

The woman colorized her hair.

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