pixelization

noun — 2 senses

pixelization

noun

Etymology From pixel + -ization.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences The result of enlarging a digital image further than the resolution of the monitor device, usually 72 dpi (dots per inch), causing the individual pixels making up the image to become more prominent, thus causing a grainy appearance in the image.

2

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences The blurring of part of an image by setting groups of pixels that are close to each other to the same color.

Derived terms
superpixelization
Related terms
pixelation

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