antialiasing

[ an-tee-ey-lee-uh-sing, an-tahy‑ ]

noun

, Computers.

1. a technique for smoothing out jagged lines in digital graphical output.

antialiasing

/ ăn′tē-ā′lē-ə-sĭng,ăn′tī- /

1. In computer graphics, a software process for removing or reducing the jagged distortions in curves and diagonal lines so that the lines appear smooth or smoother.

Word History and Origins

Origin of antialiasing¹

First recorded in 1990–95; anti- ( def ) + aliasing ( def )

Example Sentences

“The texturing on the Lego brick does a really good job of antialiasing.”

From The Verge

I could see some subpar antialiasing on thin text on the home screen and on the blades of grass surrounding Link on the Great Plateau.

From The Verge

So Apple built little apertures for the pixels around the corners of the XR display to mask some of the light coming through, on top of antialiasing the curve in software.

From The Verge

There’s not a ton of customization here, but we are given options for model detail, resolution, shadow quality, antialiasing, and more.

From Forbes

It struggled with Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 even low settings with advanced features like antialiasing off, but we can’t expect miracles from integrated graphics.

From Forbes