: 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
Katie Black, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
Minimize exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Be aware: white sand and similar surfaces reflect UV and increase exposure.
11+: Extreme (extreme risk of harm; unprotected skin can burn in minutes)
Avoid sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Reapply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 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
The original ballpark in Dilworth burned in 1985, then in 1990, Fort Mill became their new home base.
—Katie Black, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
Minimize exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Be aware: white sand and similar surfaces reflect UV and increase exposure.
11+: Extreme (extreme risk of harm; unprotected skin can burn in minutes)
Avoid sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Reapply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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“Burn-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burn-in. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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