high-definition
adjective
high-def·i·ni·tion
ˈhī-ˌde-fə-ˈni-shən 
: being or relating to an often digital television system that has either 720 or 1080 scan lines per frame and a wide-screen format
high definition
noun
a program broadcast in high definition
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This ultra-thin Copilot+ PC features a bright 15-inch high-definition touchscreen display built with privacy in mind.
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
This smart projector has built-in Google Chromecast, high-definition video, and automatic focus.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
During a series of expeditions from 2022 to 2024, a team of archaeologists used high-definition photography, color filter algorithms, spectroscopes and other high-tech tools to examine the markings.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 1 June 2026
However, some laptops offer ultra-high-definition screens that can display 4K content and give gamers a more immersive experience.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
This smart projector has built-in Google Chromecast, high-definition video, and automatic focus.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
During a series of expeditions from 2022 to 2024, a team of archaeologists used high-definition photography, color filter algorithms, spectroscopes and other high-tech tools to examine the markings.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 1 June 2026
However, some laptops offer ultra-high-definition screens that can display 4K content and give gamers a more immersive experience.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
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“High-definition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-definition. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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