pixelate

pix·el·ate

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pik-suh-leyt]
- /ˈpɪk səˌleɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pik-suh-leyt]
- /ˈpɪk səˌleɪt/

Definitions of pixelate word

verb with object pixelate in computer graphics and digital photography, to cause (an image) to break up into pixels, as by overenlarging the image: When enlarging a photograph, first increase the resolution to avoid pixelating it. 1
verb with object pixelate to blur (parts of a digital image) by creating unclear, pixel-like patches, for purposes of censorship or to maintain the anonymity of the subject: Police have asked the media to pixelate the faces of the men who were taken into custody. 1
verb without object pixelate (of a computer graphic or other digital image) to break up into visible pixels: We tried to watch the old, scratched DVD, but the image pixelated before our eyes. 1
verb pixelate to blur (a video image) by overlaying it with a grid of squares, usually to disguise the identity of a person 0

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Parts of speech for Pixelate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

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pixelate popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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