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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Ditching conventional hardware and data dependencies, XPENG’s Robotaxi operates entirely without LiDAR or high-definition maps.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
The Google Cloud logo is displayed on a high-definition digital monolith at the entrance of the Google pavilion during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Vehicles that can host the feature will allow occupants to stream 60 fps (frames per second) full high-definition video through apps like YouTube when parked (or when charging for electric vehicles).
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The new glasses are expected to run on Google's Android XR operating system with Gemini integration, featuring speakers, microphones, and a high-definition camera, but notably no display.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
The Google Cloud logo is displayed on a high-definition digital monolith at the entrance of the Google pavilion during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Vehicles that can host the feature will allow occupants to stream 60 fps (frames per second) full high-definition video through apps like YouTube when parked (or when charging for electric vehicles).
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The new glasses are expected to run on Google's Android XR operating system with Gemini integration, featuring speakers, microphones, and a high-definition camera, but notably no display.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
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“High-definition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-definition. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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