: the continuous operation of a device (such as a computer) as a test for defects or failure prior to putting it to use
burned in or burnt in; burning in; burns in
: to increase the density of (portions of a photographic print) during enlarging by giving extra exposure
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Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 30 May 2025
The monitor has several burn-in protections, including one that automatically detects and lowers the local brightness of static elements.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 27 Jan. 2025
Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
Though some mementos burned in the Pacific Palisades blaze, her most important belongings were safe in her homes in Australia and New York.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 July 2025
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Noun
But in terms of preventing burn-in, flying toasters were no better than a blank screen.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 30 May 2025
The monitor has several burn-in protections, including one that automatically detects and lowers the local brightness of static elements.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
Hazy skies are visible across the Front Range today due to wildfires burning in the Southwest.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
Though some mementos burned in the Pacific Palisades blaze, her most important belongings were safe in her homes in Australia and New York.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 July 2025
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“Burn-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burn-in. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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