backlighting

[ bak-lahy-ting ]

noun

1. a controlled technique of lighting, used in photography or the theater, in which a light is placed behind or at right angles to an object, person, or scene to produce such effects as depth or separation of subject and background.

Word History and Origins

Origin of backlighting¹

First recorded in 1950–55; back ¹ + lighting

Example Sentences

The RGB in its name refers to the keyboard’s colorful backlighting, which can be customized with a vibrant pattern, or turned off if you don’t want too much of a light show.

From Popular-Science

Most notably, many high-end QLED TVs feature Mini-LED backlighting, a separate display technology that enables “local dimming,” or the ability for your TV to enhance or reduce its brightness in specific areas to enhance its contrast.

From Popular-Science

Level up your home entertainment centerpiece with this LED backlighting, which does one thing but does it well.

From Popular-Science

Both screens use mini LED backlighting and slimmer bezels almost all the way around the screen, albeit at the expense of an iPhone-style display notch at the top of the screen for the improved 1080p webcam.

From Ars Technica

QLED also tends to be cheaper at larger sizes than other backlighting techs, meaning that QLED is the best budget-conscious choice when it comes to a new higher-end TV.

From Popular-Science