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acutance

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acut·​ance | \ ə-ˈkyü-tᵊn(t)s \
plural -s

Definition of acutance

: a measure of the steepness or abruptness of an edge in a photographic image

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First Known Use of acutance

1952, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for acutance

acute entry 1 + -ance

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The first known use of acutance was in 1952

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“Acutance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acutance. Accessed 21 May. 2022.

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