antialiasing

noun

Meaning

A digital image processing technique used to smooth out jagged lines and pixelated edges by adding intermediate colors between the edge and the background.

Examples

  • The software uses advanced antialiasing to ensure the text appears crisp on high-resolution displays.
  • Gamers often toggle antialiasing settings to reduce the shimmering effect on distant objects in 3D environments.

Synonyms: smoothing, filtering, interpolation, supersampling