Bitmap (noun)

A digital image composed of a grid of tiny pixels, each of which is a different color or shade.

Origin:

1970s: blend of bit (in the sense "binary digit") and map.

Examples:

1. The image was saved as a bitmap, which made it difficult to resize without losing quality.
2. A bitmap is a type of digital image that is made up of thousands of tiny pixels.
3. Bitmap images are resolution dependent, meaning that they can appear pixelated or blurry if enlarged.
4. The bitmap image was loaded into the graphic design software.
5. The bitmap was a raster image, meaning it was made up of a grid of pixels, as opposed to a vector image, which is made up of lines and shapes.