: the continuous operation of a device (such as a computer) as a test for defects or failure prior to putting it to use
burned in or burnt in; burning in; burns in
: to increase the density of (portions of a photographic print) during enlarging by giving extra exposure
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Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 23 Sep. 2024
The upside of this tech is that LCD panels are relatively cheap to produce, can get bright enough to be seen even in broad daylight, and aren’t very susceptible to burn-in or degrading over time.
—Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 3 Aug. 2024
Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024
While Terrifier 3 is slashing and burning in its debut, a slew of other new nationwide openers — including high-profile awards contenders — are struggling to find an audience.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The primary benefits are less burn-in risk, less power consumption, and the potential for higher brightness levels.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 23 Sep. 2024
The upside of this tech is that LCD panels are relatively cheap to produce, can get bright enough to be seen even in broad daylight, and aren’t very susceptible to burn-in or degrading over time.
—Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 3 Aug. 2024
Verb
Oakland:Fire burns homes, sends residents fleeing amid gusty California winds
Wildfires burn in Massachusetts, Colorado, sending smoke over US.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024
While Terrifier 3 is slashing and burning in its debut, a slew of other new nationwide openers — including high-profile awards contenders — are struggling to find an audience.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Burn-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burn-in. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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