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high-definition Definition

high·-definition (hī′def′ə nis̸h′ən)

adjective

designating or of a type of television image transmission that has a quality of image definition (sense ) and sound reproduction greater than that of standard television

high-definition Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

first: We have the first High-Definition [ set-up ] - it's the biggest truck in Europe, which is where the company is now.

Modifies a noun

  • camcorder: Panasonic also plans to release high-definition camcorders for consumers in 2007.
  • playback: WMV-HD is Microsoft Windows Media Video 9 Series optimized for high-definition playback with 5.1 to 7.1 surround sound WMA.
  • gaming: Hardware, software, and services: Xbox 360 represents a dramatic leap forward in high-definition gaming and entertainment experiences.
  • television: In 1940, Baird gave a demonstration of a high-definition full color stereo television.
  • video: In about five months, you'll be able to watch high-definition video on your iPod.
  • TV: His cubicle isn't getting a high-definition TV any time soon.

Used with adjective complement

  • enable: The latter enables high-definition, visual material to fit on to DVD for use in a wide variety of industry formats.
  • include: Also provides downscaling of videos, including high-definition, while preserving image detail.