antialiasing

[ an-tee-ey-lee-uh-sing, an-tahy‑ ]

noun

, Computers.

1. a technique for smoothing out jagged lines in digital graphical output.

antialiasing

/ ăn′tē-ā′lē-ə-sĭng,ăn′tī- /

1. In computer graphics, a software process for removing or reducing the jagged distortions in curves and diagonal lines so that the lines appear smooth or smoother.

Word History and Origins

Origin of antialiasing¹

First recorded in 1990–95; anti- ( def ) + aliasing ( def )