Meaning & use
pixel
The smallest single point of color that makes up a digital image or screen display.
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Zooming in on the photo revealed individual pixels instead of smooth detail.
A higher resolution screen packs many more pixels into the same physical space.
A note on using this word
The word blends 'picture' and 'element'; more pixels per inch generally means a sharper image.
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