CEFR B2

grayscale

noun

Meaning

A range of monochromatic shades from white to black, used to represent images without color.

Examples

The graphic designer converted the colorful logo to grayscale to ensure it looked sharp on the black-and-white document.
Modern scanners often offer a grayscale setting to reduce file size while maintaining high detail.

Synonyms: monochrome, black-and-white, achromatic

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grayscale (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɡreɪskeɪl/

Definition

A range of monochromatic shades from white to black, used to represent images without color.

Examples

The graphic designer converted the colorful logo to grayscale to ensure it looked sharp on the black-and-white document.
Modern scanners often offer a grayscale setting to reduce file size while maintaining high detail.
The artist focused on grayscale tones to emphasize the stark contrast of the architecture.

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