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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After all, this is the real world, where direct connections can’t be controlled by a joystick and a high-definition television.
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David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
The Blue Ghost also plans to capture high-definition imagery of a lunar sunset, as well as a total eclipse just before the frigid lunar night as the Earth blocks the sun.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
The device offers your own home screen customization to easily find your favorite channels, automatic updates, and a high-definition picture.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Each release will feature high-definition video and audio, emphasizing cultural context and historical significance.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
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David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
The Blue Ghost also plans to capture high-definition imagery of a lunar sunset, as well as a total eclipse just before the frigid lunar night as the Earth blocks the sun.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
The device offers your own home screen customization to easily find your favorite channels, automatic updates, and a high-definition picture.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Each release will feature high-definition video and audio, emphasizing cultural context and historical significance.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
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“High-definition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-definition. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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