Pixelize

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To pixelate; to convert into pixels. intransitive, transitive

    "Vector graphics are resolution-independent and can be scaled to any size without losing detail, whereas a bitmap image is resolution-dependent and can pixelize when printed beyond its resolution parameters."

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pixelate

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"Vector graphics are resolution-independent and can be scaled to any size without losing detail, whereas a bitmap image is resolution-dependent and can pixelize when printed beyond its resolution parameters."

Etymology

From pixel + -ize.

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