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Dithering - definition(s)

dithering - [graphics (computing)] The approximation of shades of gray or colors in a computer image made by arranging pixels of black and white or other colors in alternate layers. The technique gives the appearance of a wider range of color or shades than is actually present in the image. It is widely used to improve the appearance of images displayed on devices with limited color palettes.

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Source: esri, 01 April 2012 09:42:29, http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/GISDictionary/term/abbreviation External 


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