: 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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Verge Staff, The Verge, 12 Jan. 2024
At the same time, there's still much to learn about OLED monitor burn-in.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 21 Nov. 2023
Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
The sound of exploding airbags awoke a family of five recently as an SUV burned in the driveway of their Maryland home.
—Brie Stimson, Fox News, 25 May 2024
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Noun
Also: Alienware is the only brand offering a three-year burn-in warranty on OLED with next-business-day replacements.
—Verge Staff, The Verge, 12 Jan. 2024
At the same time, there's still much to learn about OLED monitor burn-in.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 21 Nov. 2023
Verb
There are several trees that were burned in the 2020 Bobcat fire that could get knocked down with an especially strong gust.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
The sound of exploding airbags awoke a family of five recently as an SUV burned in the driveway of their Maryland home.
—Brie Stimson, Fox News, 25 May 2024
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“Burn-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burn-in. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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