high-def·i·ni·tion
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Definition of high-definition
: being or relating to an often digital television system that has either 720 or 1080 scan lines per frame and a wide-screen format
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“High-definition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-definition. Accessed 18 Oct. 2021.
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high-definition
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English Language Learners Definition of high-definition
: having a very clear picture and a wide screen
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The first known use of high-definition was in 1981
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