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IMAX

British  
/ ˈaɪmæks /

noun

  1. a process of film projection using a giant screen on which an image approximately ten times larger than standard is projected

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Etymology

Origin of IMAX

C20: from image + maximum

Example Sentences

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“Because the Imax visuals are absolutely stunning,” Alexa said.

From Los Angeles Times

It also had a one-week stint in IMAX, making it the highest-grossing week ever for a documentary in IMAX.

From Los Angeles Times

Over the course of its limited release and one week in Imax, there was a “slight uptick” in listens for Presley’s catalog both nationally and in the L.A. area, per music data analyst Luminate.

From Los Angeles Times

He drove five hours to catch the movie opening day in Denver in IMAX.

From The Wall Street Journal

Director Baz Luhrmann claims he made this Imax documentary so that any poor souls who never got to see the King live can worship him in action.

From Los Angeles Times