Pixelization
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pixelization is a noun meaning (computing) The blurring of part of an image by setting groups of pixels that are close to each other to the same color.
Meaning
(computing) The blurring of part of an image by setting groups of pixels that are close to each other to the same color.
More Meanings
- (computing) The result of enlarging a digital image further than the resolution of the monitor device, usually 72 dpi (dots per inch), causing the individual pixels making up the image to become more prominent, thus causing a grainy appearance in the image.
Word Forms
- pixelizations
- pixelisation
Synonyms for pixelization
Depending on context, synonyms include mosaic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pixelisation, pixellation, pixelation, pixelling, superpixel, jaggies.
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