Definition of Computer graphics

1. Noun. The pictorial representation and manipulation of data by a computer.

Specialized synonyms: Clip Art
Examples of category: Frame Buffer, Antialiasing
Generic synonyms: Graphics

Definition of Computer graphics

1. Noun. (computing) the representation and manipulation of pictorial data by a computer ¹

2. Noun. (computing) the various technologies used to create and manipulate such pictorial data ¹

3. Noun. (computing) the images so produced ¹

4. Noun. (computing) a sub-field of computer science which studies methods for digitally synthesizing and manipulating visual content. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Computer graphics

1. The process of pictorial communication, between human and computers, in which the computer input and output have the form of charts, drawings, or other appropriate pictorial representation. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Computer Graphics

computer chip
computer circuit
computer code
computer communication networks
computer database
computer dealer
computer display
computer engineering
computer error
computer expert
computer file
computer file name
computer filename
computer game
computer games
computer graphics (current term)
computer guru
computer hardware
computer industry
computer keyboard
computer language
computer languages
computer literacies
computer literacy
computer literate
computer memory
computer memory unit
computer menu
computer model
computer models

Literary usage of Computer graphics

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Directory of Federal Laboratory and Technology Resources: A Guide to (1993)
"... computer graphics metafile (CGM) implementations that permit transfer of graphical pictures among heterogeneous graphic devices; variety of programming ..."

2. Computers and Information Technologies in Agricultural Production and edited by Karl Schneider (1998)
"Results indicate that most students prefer lectures that employ computer graphics to those that use a chalkboard or an overhead projector. ..."

3. Expert Systems, Decision Support Systems and Computer-Assisted Instruction by Bonnie Emmert (1995)
"N3 computer graphics for assessment of eutrophica- tion Venice Lagoon: a case study. Orlob, GT; Bale, AE; Malagoli, M.; ..."

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