progressive scan

noun

A method of displaying or transmitting an image or film in which all horizontal lines of a frame are drawn in sequence.

Meanings

nounprogressive scan (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebroadcastingA method of displaying or transmitting an image or film in which all horizontal lines of a frame are drawn in sequence.

    Synonyms: noninterlaced scanning

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA method of displaying or transmitting an image or film in which all horizontal lines of a frame are drawn in sequence.

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