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A multifunction device, especially a printer that also works as a scanner and fax machine.
adj
(of a device or system) In which the value of a data item (such as time) is represented by a continuous(ly) variable physical quantity that can be measured (such as the shadow of a sundial).
n
A signal that can vary in a continuous manner (as opposed to a digital signal that only takes discrete values).
adj
(mostly Commonwealth) Alternative form of analog [(of a device or system) In which the value of a data item (such as time) is represented by a continuous(ly) variable physical quantity that can be measured (such as the shadow of a sundial).]
n
(television) automatic blanking
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Any of several devices that display words for a person to read aloud
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(signal processing) A compressed video frame which is reconstructed based on its differences from both the previous and the subsequent frame.
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(television) An analogue composite video signal with a black picture, used as a reference signal to synchronise timings.
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(computing) A program that compresses a monochrome image
v
(intransitive, of a record or artist) To appear on a hit-recording chart.
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A device that detects and reads identification-chips implanted in a household pet
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A digital image in which an element or small area is animated, such as in an animated GIF.
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An electronic device used to intercept passcodes illicitly as they are transmitted.
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(signal processing, video compression) A low-quality intraframe containing only DC components, used for high-speed previews.
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To intentionally corrupt a digital video, creating a surreal effect.
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(obsolete) A spectacle or show.
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(film) A clapperboard with a digital display.
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A signal that only takes discrete values (contrasted to an analog signal that can take continuously varying values).
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(electronics) A digital camera. Abbreviated DSC.
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(by extension) Any electronic device for displaying digits.
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(radio) Combine two signals using two frequencies onto one cable.
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(electronics) The ratio between the amount of time in which the clock's signal is high and the clock's period.
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Discarded electrical and electronic equipment.
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A sequential identification code on the edge of film, used to locate individual frames when working with sections of the film.
v
To alter a photograph or recording of sound or video.
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A device used to control sound volume.
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A device which scans, transmits, receives and prints documents (faxes) transmitted by telephone.
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(electronics, film, animation) Part (usually one half) of a frame in an interlaced signal
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(web development, uncountable) A CSS3 layout model that allows elements on a web page to be arranged differently depending on the size and capabilities of a user's display.
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Initialism of frame of reference. [A set of assumptions, ideas and standards that form a viewpoint from which philosophical, religious and other ideas may be evaluated.]
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(electronics, film, animation, video games) A division of time on a multimedia timeline, such as 1/30th or 1/60th of a second.
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(computing) Alternative spelling of framebuffer [(computing) A video output device that drives a display from a memory buffer containing a complete frame of graphical data.]
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An electronic device that captures digital still frames from an analog video signal or a digital video stream.
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(usually in the plural) A measure of how many times an imaging or display device produces unique consecutive images (frames) in one second.
adj
Alternative spelling of frame-perfect [(speedrunning) Of an input, trick etc., to only be possible for the duration of a single frame.]
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The measurement of how quickly an imaging device can produce unique consecutive images called frames, most often expressed in frames per second (often abbreviated "fps") or, equivalently, hertz (Hz).
adj
(speedrunning) Of an input, trick etc., to only be possible for the duration of a single frame.
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Alternative form of frame grabber [An electronic device that captures digital still frames from an analog video signal or a digital video stream.]
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Alternative form of frame rate [The measurement of how quickly an imaging device can produce unique consecutive images called frames, most often expressed in frames per second (often abbreviated "fps") or, equivalently, hertz (Hz).]
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(computing) A software feature that skips the display of certain frames of animation to improve performance at the expense of visual smoothness.
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acronym of frames per second
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A single still frame or picture taken from a film (movie), or from a video stream.
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(transitive) To acquire a still image from (video footage).
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Alternative spelling of freeze frame [A single still frame or picture taken from a film (movie), or from a video stream.]
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(television) A technique whereby the video output of one source, or a specific reference signal, is used to synchronize other sources.
v
To create a GIF file of (an image or video sequence, especially relating to an event).
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The display of an IBM 3270 or similar monochrome monitor.
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(computing) A periodic signal generated by hardware or software to indicate normal operation or to synchronize other parts of a system.
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(signal processing, video compression) Abbreviation of intraframe. [(signal processing) A video frame that does not depend on any other frame for rendering, but simply presents a fixed image. Usually subject to spatial compression.]
adj
(video games, especially of a cut scene) Rendered in real-time or pre-rendered by the game engine.
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The virtual landscape of information.
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(signal processing) A video frame which is compressed to express only the change from a reference frame.
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(electronics) A technique of improving the picture quality of a video signal primarily on CRT devices without consuming extra bandwidth.
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(signal processing) A video frame that does not depend on any other frame for rendering, but simply presents a fixed image. Usually subject to spatial compression.
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Alternative form of keyframe [A single frame in an animation sequence drawn by an artist, between which others are tweened.]
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(computer graphics) A complete video frame, used as a reference for subsequent interframes in video compression.
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(electronics) A specification of an integrated circuit showing the position of the physical components that will implement the schematic in silicon.
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Alternative form of line scan [A scan of a single line.]
v
To obtain fingerprint images electronically.
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(television) A graphic overlay placed in the title-safe lower area of the screen.
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Abbreviation of line printer. [(computing) A high-speed impact printer, most often used by older mainframes, that prints an entire line in a single operation]
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(signal processing, video compression) A block of adjacent pixels, typically a rectangular 16×16 block
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(science fiction, chiefly Star Trek) A portable device capable of scanning a patient to diagnose sickness or injury.
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Alternative spelling of micro-floppy [(computing, dated) a 3.5-inch floppy diskette]
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(transitive) To transfer to microcard format.
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(marketing) Part of a product or service made available separately from its traditional package.
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(Internet) Any small piece of content removed from its original context, such as a summary snippet in a page of search results.
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(computing) Data stored in a microformat.
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(computing) A short subsection of a document.
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The smallest type of SD card.
n
A very small or simple task.
adj
(computing, telecommunications) During a frame; before the completion of a discrete chunk of data.
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(computer graphics) a video compression format in which each video frame or interlaced field of a digital video sequence is compressed separately as a JPEG image
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A device that interleaves several activities; a switching device.
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A device for prioritizing audio signals, such that certain signals receive priority over others.
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(signal processing, video compression) A video frame which contains only information on the differences from previous frames
v
To select and then produce a still image from a movie
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A series of still photographs edited together and presented on screen in a sequence.
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A flash memory card for a digital camera.
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(specifically) Motion picures; movies.
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A stop-motion technique where live actors are used as a frame-by-frame subject in an animated film, by repeatedly posing while one or more frame is taken and changing pose slightly before the next frame or frames.
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Alternative form of pixilation [A stop-motion technique where live actors are used as a frame-by-frame subject in an animated film, by repeatedly posing while one or more frame is taken and changing pose slightly before the next frame or frames.]
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The quality of the sound produced by a radio as a result of the strength of the signal, and the presence of interference
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(electronics) The time taken for the display of an instrument to move to a new value following a step change
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The process of copying audio or video content from a CD, DVD, etc. to a hard disk.
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(computing) An instance of scanning.
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(computing) A single row of pixels in a raster graphics image.
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(computing) The flat surface of a scanner on which a document is placed to be scanned.
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A device which uses optics to detect printed data (such as a barcode).
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(education) A device used to scan prepared forms used for multiple-choice and true-or-false testing.
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(computing) The visualised data or imagery displayed on a computer screen.
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A picture or image captured from a computer screen; a screenshot.
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Alternative spelling of screensaver [(software) A computer program that displays aesthetic patterns or images when the computer is not being used, originally intended to prevent screenburn.]
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Alternative spelling of screensaver [(software) A computer program that displays aesthetic patterns or images when the computer is not being used, originally intended to prevent screenburn.]
adj
(rare) Presented on, or limited to, a screen (display of television etc.).
v
(informal) To take a screenshot.
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(computing) A screenshot
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(software) A computer program that displays aesthetic patterns or images when the computer is not being used, originally intended to prevent screenburn.
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(computing) An image of computer or smartphone screen output at a given moment in time.
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Someone who takes a screenshot
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Alternative form of slide scanner [(photography) A device used to produce a digital copy of a slide]
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(countable) An instance of using this technique on a screen display.
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Alternative spelling of split screen [(uncountable) A display technique that consists of subdividing graphics that appear on a screen into adjacent areas or subwindows.]
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(computing) An electronic signal in hardware indicating that a value is ready to be read.
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(computing, telecommunications) A frame (chunk of data) comprising several subframes.
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(television) Synonym of vision mixer (“device for selecting between video sources”)
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(transitive) To reproduce (a document) by means of a teleprinter.
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(computing) A thumbnail snapshot of an electronic document.
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(electronics) A device for digitizing analog signals of very high bandwidth, effectively slowing down the original signal in time (or compressing its bandwidth) before it can be digitized by a slow electronic ADC.
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The time-stretching of an audio signal (i.e. changing its duration without changing the pitch).
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(Through trademark erosion) any similar device.
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A device used in radio, consisting of an upconverter and a downconverter in a single unit.
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(informal) A still image consisting of a frame captured from film or television.
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A frame of video data; a screenful.
adj
(of a motion picture) Presented in the original aspect ratio; presented in letterbox orientation.
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