high-resolution
Americanadjective
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having or capable of producing an image characterized by fine detail.
high-resolution photography; high-resolution lens.
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Computers. of or relating to CRTs, printers, or other output devices that produce images that are sharp and finely detailed rather than blurry and inexact (opposed to low-resolution).
Etymology
Origin of high-resolution
First recorded in 1945–50
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Iran acquired high-resolution satellite images from Chinese entities before a July attack on a U.S. base in Jordan that killed three American troops.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has been circling the Moon since 2009, collecting high-resolution measurements of infrared radiation coming from its surface.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026
Within three days of the July attack, Iran released high-resolution images showing damage to three separate areas of the base.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
In healthcare technology, the nanolaser's ability to concentrate light into an extremely small area could support ultra-sensitive sensors and high-resolution imaging systems.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
As my avatar plummeted down into the museum, the green vector-graphic theme disappeared and I found myself in high-resolution full-color surroundings.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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