: 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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Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 27 Jan. 2025
Brightness and color accuracy aside, RGB LED may also be a good alternative for those worried about OLED burn-in.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 19 Jan. 2025
Mike Ives, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Santa Ana winds threaten again this week as fires continue to burn in Southern California.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
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Noun
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
Brightness and color accuracy aside, RGB LED may also be a good alternative for those worried about OLED burn-in.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 19 Jan. 2025
Verb
Fire crews stopped the progress of a new, 40-acre brush fire that was burning in Los Angeles near Interstate 405, the Getty Museum and Bel-Air early Thursday morning, officials said.
—Mike Ives, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Santa Ana winds threaten again this week as fires continue to burn in Southern California.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Burn-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burn-in. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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