JPEG

[ jey-peg ]

noun

, Computers.

1. a set of standards and file format for compression of digital color images.
2. an image file compressed in this format.

JPEG

/ ˈdʒeɪˌpɛɡ /

noun

1. computing
   1. a standard file format for compressing pictures by disposing of redundant pixels
   2. a picture held in this file format
   3. ( as modifier )

      a JPEG image

JPEG

/ jā′pĕg′ /

1. Short for Joint Photographic Experts Group.
2. A standard algorithm for the compression of digital images, making it easier to store and transmit them.
3. A digital image that has been compressed using this algorithm.

Word History and Origins

Origin of JPEG¹

First recorded in 1985–90; abbreviation of J(oint) P(hotographic) E(xperts) G(roup) , developer of the standards

Word History and Origins

Origin of JPEG¹

C20: technique devised by the J ( oint ) P ( hotographic ) E ( xperts ) G ( roup )

Example Sentences

Apologizing via Twitter is like marking your anniversary by having your secretary send a JPEG of a rose to your wife.

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