aspect ratio

noun

: a ratio of one dimension to another: such as

a

: the ratio of span to mean chord of an airfoil

b

: the width-to-height ratio of an image (as on a computer, television, or movie screen)

Examples of aspect ratio in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Deer Park’s screen is just a standard rectangle, lit by a single laser digital projector that can’t display the film’s full aspect ratio. — Lane Brown, Vulture, 25 July 2026

The Odyssey was the first movie shot entirely in IMAX’s large, nearly square aspect ratio, meaning viewers literally miss out on seeing some of the image when the film is projected on a regular screen. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026

Despite this exclusivity, the film is meticulously optimized for various aspect ratios, ensuring a high-quality viewing experience across different screens. — Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Also, seeing the same faces across every aspect ratio, from a phone screen to IMAX, has become boring. — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for aspect ratio

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Kids Definition

aspect ratio

noun

: a comparison of one dimension (as width) to another (as height)