pixel
noun
pix·el ˈpik-səl 
-ˌsel
plural pixels
1
: any of the small discrete elements that together constitute an image (as on a television or digital screen)
If the ball is flying from left to right across a video screen, a pixel at one fixed location on the screen will get darker and darker as time ticks on because it depicts points farther and farther to the left on the ball.
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: any of the detecting elements of a solid-state optical sensor (such as a CCD or CMOS device)
The team used a new CCD detector that has an 8,192 by 8,192 pixel array, which makes it the world's largest astronomical CCD. Astronomy
Astronomythe … CMOS image sensor provides a 9-µm pixel size … Mathew Dirjish
Mathew Dirjish
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Essentially, each facet produces an individual pixel of the fly's vision. CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 In my opinion, that sales pitch is true—if a game upscales from a base pixel resolution of no less than 900p. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 26 Jan. 2022 Essentially, each facet produces an individual pixel of the fly’s vision. Jamie Theobald, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2022 To start, the high-end Pixel 6 Pro's main camera uses a 50MP Octa PD Quad Bayer sensor, whereas the Pixel 6a mainly relies on a 12.2MP dual-pixel sensor. PCMAG, 2 Aug. 2022 These, usually invisible, one-pixel images are loaded from an external server so that the sender knows the email has been opened. Davey Winder, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 The complaint then goes on to claim Meta’s pixel technology can collect information about a patient’s health conditions, diagnoses, and test results through the health providers’ websites. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 1 Aug. 2022 Each gold pendant will contain about 30 precious stones like blue sapphires, violet amethysts, and bright red spinel, tracing the Punk’s pixel design. Anne Quito, Quartz, 1 Aug. 2022 That said, the screen is not quite as nice as the one on the larger Fire HD 10, which boasts a higher pixel density. Wired, 5 July 2022 See More
CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 In my opinion, that sales pitch is true—if a game upscales from a base pixel resolution of no less than 900p. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 26 Jan. 2022 Essentially, each facet produces an individual pixel of the fly’s vision. Jamie Theobald, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2022 To start, the high-end Pixel 6 Pro's main camera uses a 50MP Octa PD Quad Bayer sensor, whereas the Pixel 6a mainly relies on a 12.2MP dual-pixel sensor. PCMAG, 2 Aug. 2022 These, usually invisible, one-pixel images are loaded from an external server so that the sender knows the email has been opened. Davey Winder, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 The complaint then goes on to claim Meta’s pixel technology can collect information about a patient’s health conditions, diagnoses, and test results through the health providers’ websites. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 1 Aug. 2022 Each gold pendant will contain about 30 precious stones like blue sapphires, violet amethysts, and bright red spinel, tracing the Punk’s pixel design. Anne Quito, Quartz, 1 Aug. 2022 That said, the screen is not quite as nice as the one on the larger Fire HD 10, which boasts a higher pixel density. Wired, 5 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
pix + element
First Known Use
1965, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
pixel
noun
pix·el ˈpik-səl
: any of the small parts that make up an image (as on a computer or television screen)