: 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
City News Service, Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
However, after a fire burned in the rescue mission in Fort Collins in August 2025, Fort Collins' largest homeless shelter was forced to close its doors due to damages.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
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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
According to broadcast reports, the slide was near an area that burned in November.
—City News Service, Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
However, after a fire burned in the rescue mission in Fort Collins in August 2025, Fort Collins' largest homeless shelter was forced to close its doors due to damages.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Burn-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burn-in. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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