dpi (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: [ˌdiː piː ˈaɪ]
Definition
A measure of the resolution of a digital image or printer, indicating the number of individual dots of ink or toner a printer can place within a linear inch.
Examples
The graphics card supports resolutions up to 1920x1080 at 60Hz, and the monitor has a DPI of 320.
For professional printing, aim for an image resolution of at least 300 DPI.
Higher DPI settings on a scanner can capture finer details from a photograph.
How to Use dpi
- DPI setting (collocation)
- The specific resolution level chosen for a device or software. — "Adjusting the DPI setting can significantly impact print quality."
- X DPI (collocation)
- Specifying a numerical resolution value. — "This scanner can capture images at 1200 DPI."
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