Megapixel
(noun)
- A unit of measure for the resolution of digital images, equal to one million pixels.
- A unit used to express the resolution of digital images, which is equal to one million pixels.
Origin:
From the greek words "mega" meaning "large" and "pixel" meaning "picture element".
Examples:
- The new phone has a 12-megapixel camera.
- The camera's resolution is measured in megapixels.
- The megapixel count determines the level of detail in a photo.
- Higher megapixel cameras are capable of producing larger, more detailed images.
- The megapixel technology has greatly improved over the years.