high-definition
adjective
high-def·i·ni·tion
ˈhī-ˌde-fə-ˈni-shən 
: being or relating to an often digital television system that has either 720 or 1080 scan lines per frame and a wide-screen format
high definition
noun
a program broadcast in high definition
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Resolution Most gaming laptops have a full high-definition display that renders at least 1920 by 1080 pixels.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
The new 32-inch color touchscreen display has a 6K ultra-high-definition panel for video editing work and detailed illustration and drafting applications.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Built for harsh industrial environments, the robot is equipped with advanced sensors, including 3D LiDAR, thermal cameras, and ultra-high-definition imaging systems that provide continuous 360-degree monitoring of plant conditions.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
The Google Cloud logo is displayed on a high-definition digital monolith at the entrance of the Google pavilion during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
The new 32-inch color touchscreen display has a 6K ultra-high-definition panel for video editing work and detailed illustration and drafting applications.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Built for harsh industrial environments, the robot is equipped with advanced sensors, including 3D LiDAR, thermal cameras, and ultra-high-definition imaging systems that provide continuous 360-degree monitoring of plant conditions.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
The Google Cloud logo is displayed on a high-definition digital monolith at the entrance of the Google pavilion during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
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“High-definition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-definition. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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