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hi-res

American  
[hahy-rez] / ˈhaɪˈrɛz /

adjective

Computers, Informal.
  1. high-resolution.


Etymology

Origin of hi-res

By shortening

Example Sentences

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But it’s still built like a tasteful record store with hi-res audio and downloads, no ad tier, and a glossy music magazine championing outsider acts.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

Once they've mapped their predictions, they can compare them to the hi-res data.

From Science Daily Oct. 18, 2025

What dreams of 2024 — embedded in what will surely be the most immersive iteration of the game ever — will fuel paths to athletic success and deliver tomorrow’s aspirations in hi-res?

From Seattle Times May 1, 2024

With this robust backbone, tenants will enjoy seamless hi-res video streaming, web conferencing, cloud-hosted services and immersive metaverse experiences – not to mention easier adoption of emerging technologies.

From National Geographic Sep. 14, 2023

The beta version of Apple Music for Android actually tipped off that lossless and hi-res audio were coming to the service even before Apple made an official announcement.

From The Verge Jul. 23, 2021

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