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Pixel

པིག་ཚེག

像素

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/PIK-sul/

Also known as: picture element, px

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

A pixel is one tiny dot of color on a screen or in a digital image. Millions of pixels together form the pictures you see.

Real-World Example

Zooming far into a photo until it looks blocky reveals individual pixels.

References

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