high-definition
adjective
high-def·i·ni·tion
ˈhī-ˌde-fə-ˈni-shən 
: being or relating to an often digital television system that has either 720 or 1080 scan lines per frame and a wide-screen format
high definition
noun
a program broadcast in high definition
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Take Valerie Zhang, the 27-year-old cofounder of VX Media who creates 30-some-second spots on social media for clients like Kiehl's, Maybelline and more that resemble full-fledged TV commercials (think vibrant colors, high-definition film, quick cuts and pop-music to market the new Dior perfume).
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Alexandra York, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The 14-inch computer charges quickly and has a crisp, clear high-definition display, and customers gave it a perfect rating thanks to its simple, dependable, and efficient design.
—Lauren Fischer, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Designed to track movement while maintaining focus, these binoculars offer a clear field of view in high-definition no matter what light conditions.
—Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
In February, OpenAI released several high-definition video clips generated by Sora, but there have only been occasional demo videos released since then.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
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Alexandra York, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The 14-inch computer charges quickly and has a crisp, clear high-definition display, and customers gave it a perfect rating thanks to its simple, dependable, and efficient design.
—Lauren Fischer, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Designed to track movement while maintaining focus, these binoculars offer a clear field of view in high-definition no matter what light conditions.
—Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
In February, OpenAI released several high-definition video clips generated by Sora, but there have only been occasional demo videos released since then.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
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“High-definition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-definition. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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