: 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
Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
The fire is burning in the footprint of the 2014 Man Fire in brush with numerous snags and is in difficult country with access issues.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 July 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 Malibu was later found burned in Dineen Park, on West Vienna Avenue.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
The fire is burning in the footprint of the 2014 Man Fire in brush with numerous snags and is in difficult country with access issues.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2025
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“Burn-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burn-in. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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