high-definition
adjective
high-def·i·ni·tion
ˈhī-ˌde-fə-ˈni-shən 
: being or relating to an often digital television system that has either 720 or 1080 scan lines per frame and a wide-screen format
high definition
noun
a program broadcast in high definition
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There’s 56 hours of high-definition footage and 1,200 pages of transcripts, just to give you an idea of the project.
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Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
Under those bright lights, with high-definition cameras capturing every moment, with the physical demands of athletic competition, makeup needs to perform.
—Essence, 10 July 2025
Key features: Premium quality build, high-definition imagery, quiet operation, option rotation available, three easy-to-operate buttons, sleep timer and expansion disks available.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 8 July 2025
The Blink Video Doorbell gives you a full high-definition view, two-year battery life, and smart motion detection — all for just $34.99 right now, thanks to Prime Day.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 4 July 2025
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Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
Under those bright lights, with high-definition cameras capturing every moment, with the physical demands of athletic competition, makeup needs to perform.
—Essence, 10 July 2025
Key features: Premium quality build, high-definition imagery, quiet operation, option rotation available, three easy-to-operate buttons, sleep timer and expansion disks available.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 8 July 2025
The Blink Video Doorbell gives you a full high-definition view, two-year battery life, and smart motion detection — all for just $34.99 right now, thanks to Prime Day.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 4 July 2025
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“High-definition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-definition. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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