: 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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Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 30 May 2025
The monitor has several burn-in protections, including one that automatically detects and lowers the local brightness of static elements.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 27 Jan. 2025
Jennifer Rodriguez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025
It’s burned in homes, worn on skin and floats in the air of social spaces.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Noun
But in terms of preventing burn-in, flying toasters were no better than a blank screen.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 30 May 2025
The monitor has several burn-in protections, including one that automatically detects and lowers the local brightness of static elements.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
After investigating, deputies found dog remains in a fire that was burning in the woman’s front yard, officials said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025
It’s burned in homes, worn on skin and floats in the air of social spaces.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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“Burn-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burn-in. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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