graphics

[ graf-iks ]

noun

1. (used with a singular verb) the art of drawing, especially as used in mathematics, engineering, etc.
2. (used with a plural verb) graphic arts ( def 1 ).
3. (used with a plural verb) Movies, Television. the titles, credits, subtitles, announcements, etc., shown on the screen before, or as part of, a film or television program.
4. (used with a singular verb) the science of calculating by diagrams.
5. (used with a singular or plural verb) Computers. computer graphics.

adjective

1. Computers. pertaining to pictorial information displayed, plotted, or printed by a computer:

   When you draw a picture on a graphics tablet the computer displays the same picture on the screen.

graphics

/ ˈɡræfɪks /

noun

1. functioning as singular the process or art of drawing in accordance with mathematical principles
2. functioning as singular the study of writing systems
3. functioning as plural the drawings, photographs, etc, in the layout of a magazine or book, or in a television or film production
4. functioning as plural the information displayed on a visual display unit or on a computer printout in the form of diagrams, graphs, pictures, and symbols

graphics

/ grăf′ĭks /

1. The representation of data in a way that includes images in addition to or instead of text. Computer-aided design, typesetting, and video games, for example, involve the use of graphics.

Word History and Origins

Origin of graphics¹

First recorded in 1885–90; graphic, -ics

Example Sentences

Founded in 1993, it was originally known for making the type of computer chips that process graphics, particularly for computer games.

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All graphics and imagery for this project were designed by Lee Martin.

From BBC

And in my three races the standout feature wasn't the swishy new graphics or the controller, it was a trick that is becoming Nintendo's hallmark: making the new feel familiar.

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The company said the new device would have better graphics and audio than its predecessor, and a chat button allowing players to speak to each other while playing.

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InZoi is in effect The Sims, with many similar features but one massive difference - far more realistic and even, at times, lifelike graphics.

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Related Words

• artwork
• computer graphics
• visuals