rasterization

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noun

The process of taking an image described in a vector graphics format (shapes) and converting it into a raster image.

UncommonScrabble 22

Meanings

nounrasterization (countable and uncountable, plural rasterizations)

plural rasterizations

  1. countableuncountableThe process of taking an image described in a vector graphics format (shapes) and converting it into a raster image.

Origin

Translations

Finnish rasterointi
  • rasterointiprocess of converting an image into a raster image
Portuguese rasterização, matricialização
  • rasterizaçãoprocess of converting an image into a raster image
  • matricializaçãoprocess of converting an image into a raster image
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APA

rasterization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rasterization

MLA

“rasterization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rasterization. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “rasterization,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rasterization.

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