pixel

[ US /ˈpɪksəɫ/ ]
[ UK /pˈɪksə‍l/ ]

NOUN

(computer science) the smallest discrete component of an image or picture on a CRT screen (usually a colored dot)
the greater the number of pixels per inch the greater the resolution

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Our only concern is the oversize 12.2 megapixel sensor and low attery life. Digital Camera Reviews
In the existing architecture we modified, the dumb.c draw function copies the source pixel memory area into the destination memory area.
While you're slaving over the code, cramping your thumb on your trackball, and squinting your eyes at the pixels, remember what it is you are doing this for, and never ever forget.
Liquid crystal display having drain and pixel electrodes linkable to a wiring line having a potential
Camera phones have gone from 0.3 megapixels to 1 megapixel, and very soon, 2 or 3 megapixel versions.
Beware: all suffer their fair share of juddery, poorly pixelated footage. Times, Sunday Times
The display pixel electrodes are connected to source electrodes of said thin film transistors in one-to-one correspondence.

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