high resolution

Crisp image quality

High resolution describes images, displays, or recordings with fine detail, achieved through greater pixel density or data sampling.

A high-resolution photo reveals textures invisible in a lower-quality version.

The term applies to screens, cameras, audio, and scientific instruments—anywhere more data points mean sharper fidelity: The satellite captured high-resolution images of the coastline.

Opposites
image/display clarity

high resolutionlow resolution

Coarse image quality

blurry · pixelated · fuzzy · grainy · lo-res

data/measurement precision

high resolutionlow resolution

Coarse image quality

coarse · coarse-grained · low fidelity · imprecise · crude

Family

high, resolution

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G