Meaning & use
rasterize
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To convert an image made of vector shapes or outlines into a grid of pixels, known as a raster, for display or printing.
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You need to rasterize the vector logo before printing it on fabric.
The software rasterizes the 3D model into a flat 2D image.
A note on using this word
Common in graphic design, printing, and computer graphics; the reverse process is called vectorizing.
Words with an opposite meaning
vectorize
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