: 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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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
But in terms of preventing burn-in, flying toasters were no better than a blank screen.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 30 May 2025
Jamie Valdez, Denver Post, 24 Nov. 2025
The one loss on the ledger of Newport Harbor’s boys water polo team entering the finals of the CIF Southern California Regional didn’t necessarily burn in the side of the Sailors.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 23 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Pantone Validated ArtfulColor keeps these masterpieces looking realistic without screen burn-in.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
But in terms of preventing burn-in, flying toasters were no better than a blank screen.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 30 May 2025
Verb
Instead of one coal unit burning in 2026, there could be two — a full abandonment of previous commitments, which could increase air pollution and potentially raise energy costs for Coloradans.
—Jamie Valdez, Denver Post, 24 Nov. 2025
The one loss on the ledger of Newport Harbor’s boys water polo team entering the finals of the CIF Southern California Regional didn’t necessarily burn in the side of the Sailors.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 23 Nov. 2025
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“Burn-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burn-in. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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