pixel
pronunciation
How to pronounce pixel in British English:
UK [ˈpɪksl]
How to pronounce pixel in American English:
US [ˈpɪksəl, -ˌsɛl]
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- Noun:
- (computer science) the smallest discrete component of an image or picture on a CRT screen (usually a colored dot)
Word Origin
- pixel (n.)
- 1969, coined to describe the photographic elements of a television image, from pix + first syllable of element.
Example
- 1. The typical climate model simulates clouds at 28 kilometers per pixel .
- 2. In the images , one pixel corresponds to 45km on vesta 's surface .
- 3. His recent redesign of tutorial9 is a great mix of so many pixel popping techniques .
- 4. New technologies like active pixel displays , passive displays and pico projectors will have an impact .
- 5. A pixel is merely a number reflecting how much light has hit a particular part of a sensor .