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image processing

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noun

  1. the manipulation or modification of a digitized image, esp in order to enhance its quality

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"The image processing is very advanced," says Shaw.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

The machines are retrofitted to accept credit cards and Apple Pay, but otherwise the technology is original on the old machines — which means no retakes and a 3-to-5-minute wait for image processing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2025

In general, there are two basic variants for image processing.

From Science Daily • Nov. 19, 2024

Designing the Pixel camera several years ago, he said in the interview, required deep knowledge of not just the complex hardware and software systems involved, but also the then-early AI models used for image processing.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2024

In 1997, text and image processing was provided at a low price by desktop publishing shops and graphic art studios.

From Technology and Books for All by Lebert, Marie

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