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pixels

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈpɪksəɫz// UK //pˈɪksəlz// pix·els

n. the tiny dots of color that make up the image on a computer or phone screen. When you have more of these dots, the picture looks clearer.

n. the smallest discrete components of an image on a digital display or sensor. Typically arranged in a two-dimensional grid, their density determines the resolution of the screen.


SIMPLE

The image looks blurry because it does not have enough pixels.

CONTEXTUAL

Modern smartphone screens pack millions of pixels into a small area to create a perfectly sharp image.

COMPLEX

If you enlarge a low-resolution photograph too much, the individual pixels become visible to the naked eye, resulting in a blocky effect known as pixelation.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually used in the plural when discussing screen resolution or image quality.

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