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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Wireless connectivity also underpins high-definition screens, information kiosks, self-service stations, baggage tracking systems and various other terminal services.
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Julie Song, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Available in regions outside the U.S., the phone comes with advanced AI tools that improve call clarity, photo editing, and more, and a camera with four high-definition lenses.
—Jared Lindzon, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Screen Time Within three to five years, some private jets may have select windows replaced with curved, high-definition 4K OLED displays connected to live video feeds from the aircraft’s exterior.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024
Featuring an ultra-bright display with double the LEDs, each kit gives a stunning high-definition experience.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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Julie Song, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Available in regions outside the U.S., the phone comes with advanced AI tools that improve call clarity, photo editing, and more, and a camera with four high-definition lenses.
—Jared Lindzon, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Screen Time Within three to five years, some private jets may have select windows replaced with curved, high-definition 4K OLED displays connected to live video feeds from the aircraft’s exterior.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024
Featuring an ultra-bright display with double the LEDs, each kit gives a stunning high-definition experience.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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“High-definition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-definition. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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