pixel

/ˈpɪksəl/B2Loopy word list, level 5 · Proficient

Definition

n. (computer science) the smallest discrete component of an image or picture on a CRT screen (usually a colored dot)

Word forms

Plural: pixels

Example sentences

n.
The image quality improves as the number of pixels increases.
n.
Each pixel on the screen represents a small part of the overall image.