: 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
Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2025
Nearby, a small fire burned in a trash can containing protest materials discarded by the demonstrators who had left after the shooting.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 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
Two churches found burning in Casar, North Carolina, were intentionally set on fire and a suspect has been arrested, according to the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2025
Nearby, a small fire burned in a trash can containing protest materials discarded by the demonstrators who had left after the shooting.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Burn-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burn-in. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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