computer graphics

noun — 4 senses

computer graphics

noun
1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences The representation and manipulation of pictorial data by a computer.

2

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences The various technologies used to create and manipulate such pictorial data.

3

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences The images so produced.

4

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A sub-field of computer science which studies methods for digitally synthesizing and manipulating visual content.

Derived terms
event CG
Related terms
CAD, computer-aided design, pixel, ray tracing, rendering, raster graphics, vector graphics

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