Pixel ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Pixel ( noun )

1. The smallest unit of a digital image or graphic that can be individually processed by a computer.
2. A single point in a raster image or display.

Origin:

From the term "picture element".

Examples:

1. The image was made up of millions of tiny pixels.
2. Each pixel on the screen was a different color.
3. The resolution of the image is measured in pixels per inch.
4. The image was too small, so I had to zoom in to see the individual pixels.
5. The artist used a program that converted a photo into a mosaic of colored pixels.

(As a verb)

Pixel ( verb )

1. The smallest unit of a digital image or graphic that can be individually processed by a computer.
2. A single point in a raster image or display.

Origin:

From the term "picture element".

Examples:

1. The image was made up of millions of tiny pixels.
2. Each pixel on the screen was a different color.
3. The resolution of the image is measured in pixels per inch.
4. The image was too small, so I had to zoom in to see the individual pixels.
5. The artist used a program that converted a photo into a mosaic of colored pixels.