antialiasing
[ an-tee-ey-lee-uh-sing, an-tahy‐ ]
/ ˌæn tiˈeɪ li ə sɪŋ, ˌæn taɪ‐ /
noun
a technique for smoothing out jagged lines in graphical computer output.
Compare
aliasing.
Origin of antialiasing
1990–95
Words nearby antialiasing
antiadrenergic,
antiagglutinin,
antiaging,
antiaircraft,
antialcoholism,
antialiasing,
antiallergenic,
antiallergic,
antianaphylaxis,
antiandrogen,
antianemic
Scientific definitions for antialiasing
antialiasing
[ ăn′tē-ā′lē-ə-sĭng, ăn′tī- ]
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.