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Word

PPI

Phoneticsppi

Definition

n. A way to measure how clear a screen or digital picture looks. It counts how many tiny dots of color are in one inch; more dots mean a sharper, better image.

n. An abbreviation for Pixels Per Inch, used to quantify the resolution or pixel density of electronic displays and digital images. A higher PPI value indicates that pixels are smaller and more tightly packed, resulting in greater detail and less visible graininess to the human eye.

Examples

“This new smartphone has a very high PPI, so the text looks perfectly smooth.”

“When you print a photo, you need a high PPI to make sure the image doesn't look blurry.”

“While screen size is important, the PPI is often a better indicator of visual quality because it measures how densely the information is packed.”

Examples

simple

“This new smartphone has a very high PPI, so the text looks perfectly smooth.”

contextual

“When you print a photo, you need a high PPI to make sure the image doesn't look blurry.”

complex

“While screen size is important, the PPI is often a better indicator of visual quality because it measures how densely the information is packed.”

Usage

Usually used with the definite article ('the PPI').

Domains

EconomicsHardwareLinguisticsMedicine

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Occasional
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