high-resolution

American  

[hahy-rez-uh-loo-shuhn] / ˈhaɪˌrɛz əˈlu ʃən /

adjective

1. having or capable of producing an image characterized by fine detail.

   high-resolution photography; high-resolution lens.

2. 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 (low-resolution ).

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Etymology

Origin of high-resolution

First recorded in 1945–50

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Example Sentences

It added that high-resolution satellite imagery from January 20 showed burnt areas in various parts of the village along the main road.

From Barron's

To understand how ferrihydrite interacts with such a wide range of compounds, the researchers used high-resolution molecular modeling along with atomic force microscopy to closely examine the mineral's surface.

From Science Daily

Once trained, the system analyzed thousands of high-resolution microscope images generated during the experiment.

From Science Daily

After collecting as many fragments as possible at the site, researchers transported the material to Chicago, where they examined its internal structure and shape using high-resolution micro-CT scanning.

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The scans produced a high-resolution 3D model of the skull and jaw, capturing precise shapes, angles, and dimensions needed to evaluate how a potential eardrum might work.

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