: 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
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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
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“Burn-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burn-in. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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