: 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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Chloe Albanesius, PCMAG, 20 June 2024
But potential advancements to OLED, like those around brightness or burn-in risk, could improve the tech's competitiveness in consumer devices.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 22 Apr. 2024
Mary Gilbert, CNN, 23 July 2024
About 5% of Canada's massive forestland burned in 2023.
—Keith Matheny, USA TODAY, 20 July 2024
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Noun
There were also reports of screen burn-in and wonky location settings.
—Chloe Albanesius, PCMAG, 20 June 2024
But potential advancements to OLED, like those around brightness or burn-in risk, could improve the tech's competitiveness in consumer devices.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 22 Apr. 2024
Verb
Multiple fires are burning in Jasper National Park, which is closed Tuesday.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 23 July 2024
About 5% of Canada's massive forestland burned in 2023.
—Keith Matheny, USA TODAY, 20 July 2024
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“Burn-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burn-in. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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