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Definition of Widescreen
1. Noun. A screen with a wider aspect ratio than the ordinary 35-millimeter frame, making more effective use of the human field of view and producing a more immersive view experience. ¹
2. Adjective. (film) Filmed in a greater aspect ratio than the 1.33:1 or 1.37:1 aspect ratio. ¹
3. Adjective. (context: of a motion picture) Presented in the original aspect ratio; presented in letterbox orientation. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com