high definition
Americannoun
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a system for screen display of images that are sharper and more detailed than normal, having many more than the standard number of scanning lines per frame: HD
Most TV shows are available in high definition.
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an audio system that reproduces sound with a high degree of accuracy and clarity: HD
music recordings that use high definition.
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an optical system that produces very sharp images. HD
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Etymology
Origin of high definition
First recorded in 1980–85
Example Sentences
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She's been taking one on nights out and to concerts and feels the flash on her phone "is grainy and too high definition" compared to the "more smooth" finished product on a digital camera.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Now, everything is live, up close and in high definition.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
The legal papers include a snapshot of the box for a high definition television.
From Barron's ● May 11, 2026
Tidied into high definition, they often appear restless.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2025
The colors of the Roman afternoon suddenly seemed sharper, as if the world had switched to high definition.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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