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antialiasing

American

[an-tee-ay-lee-uh-sing, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˈeɪ li ə sɪŋ, ˌæn taɪ- /

noun

Computers.

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

antialiasing Scientific

/ ăn′tē-ā′lē-ə-sĭng,ăn′tī- /

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.

Etymology

Origin of antialiasing

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

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antialiasing

I could see some subpar antialiasing on thin text on the home screen and on the blades of grass surrounding Link on the Great Plateau.

From The Verge ● Jul. 9, 2021

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