Meaning & use

graphics

noun·Academic

Visual images, diagrams, or designs, especially those produced or displayed by a computer.

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The new video game is praised for its realistic graphics and smooth animation.

She studied computer graphics so she could design animations for films.

A note on using this word

Graphics usually refers to images collectively, but it takes a singular verb when naming a field of study, as in graphics is taught here.

Words with a similar meaning

imageryvisuals

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