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Noun: antialiasing  ,an-tee'ey-lee-u-sing
  1. (computer graphics) a technique that is used to smooth jagged distortions in curves and diagonal lines so they appear smoother
Verb: antialias  ,an-tee'ey-lee-us
  1. (computing) use software to reduce jagged lines and curves in an image to lessen the contrast between adjoining pixels by using intermediate colours
    "The plug-in should now antialias equally for any alpha value"

Derived forms: antialiasings

Type of: technic [N. Amer], technique

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