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posterization

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[poh-ster-uh-zey-shuhn] / ˌpoʊ stər əˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

Printing.

  1. a process for producing a posterlike, high-contrast color reproduction from continuous-tone art by using separation negatives of various densities.

  2. Photography. a printing process in which all tone values of a negative are reduced to a few and the tonal separation negatives produced are printed at different exposure levels on a high-contrast film so that a set of flat tones results.

Etymology

Origin of posterization

First recorded in 1945–50; poster 1 + -ization

Example Sentences

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Adding to Smith’s moment, Fox replayed the posterization three times from varying angles.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 28, 2021

Plus, that first posterization was against the guy leading country in shot-blocking right now, Kylor Kelley.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2019

His vicious posterization of Al Horford was a good reminder for the home crowd that they shouldn’t worry—they have a legitimate superstar on their team.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2018

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