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pixel

[pik-suhl, -sel] / ˈpɪk səl, -sɛl /
NOUN
smallest element of an image
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pel
STRONG
picture element
WEAK


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“We don’t observe a meaningful inflection in pixel additions when weighting pixels by web traffic,” they write.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

This means the satellite sensor and an algorithm identified a pixel containing thermal anomalies associated with fire.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026

The Manchester LHCb team designed and built essential parts of the upgraded tracking system, including silicon pixel detector modules assembled in the University's Schuster Building.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 19, 2026

Also in here, albeit in a retro, pixel art style that may bring to mind the “Final Fantasy” series from its Super Nintendo days.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026

Technical Note: The illustrations were scanned at 400ppi and scaled to 25% by pixel count.

From Printers' Marks A Chapter in the History of Typography by W. (William) Roberts

In the days since Parton’s death, commenters have flocked to the “Travelin’ Thru” music video, a compilation of pixels rendered in 240p, uploaded to an archaic version of YouTube some 19 years ago.

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026

But Cretton’s affection for people over pixels is his entire point.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

"People always think it's crazy that you travel all over just to catch some pixels," she laughs.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

"This is our first opportunity in flight to calibrate Psyche's imager with something bigger than a few pixels, and we'll also make observations with the mission's other science instruments."

From Science Daily ● May 11, 2026

In the distance, a triangular volcano spewed green pixels of lava.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline



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