pixel

noun/ˈpɪksəl/

Frequency rank: #5,911 most common English word

Meaning

the smallest unit of a digital image or display, appearing as a single colored dot.

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Example sentence

Each pixel on the screen displays a tiny dot of color that combines with others to form the full image.

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