aspect ratio

noun

: a ratio of one dimension to another: such as
a
: the ratio of span to mean chord of an airfoil
b
: the ratio of the width of a television or motion-picture image to its height

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However, larger bodies require more energy to move, reinforcing the selection for higher pectoral fin aspect ratios. Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 It will be presented in two separate editions: a Blu-ray edition featuring a high definition presentation of the series in a 1.78 format, and a limited edition 4K Ultra HD edition featuring the entire series presented in 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range at its original 1.33 aspect ratio. Anna Tingley, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024 Performance The Ace Pro 2 can shoot very stable videos in either default widescreen format or 4:3 aspect ratio (the taller ratio gives more room for vertical cropping). Ben Sin, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 At 32 inches on the diagonal, this is a sizable screen that delivers a 16:9 aspect ratio with 2,560-by-1,440-pixel resolution. K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for aspect ratio 

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aspect ratio was in 1907

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“Aspect ratio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspect%20ratio. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

aspect ratio

noun
: a comparison of one dimension (as width) to another (as height)
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