antialiasing

/ˈæn.tiˈeɪ.li.əs.ɪŋ/

ÆN · TIEꞮ · li · əs · ɪŋ (5 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

any technique that reduces the appearance of jagged edges in digital images caused by high-contrast borders between pixels.

Etymology

From anti- + aliasing.