dithering

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Scope note
Describes a technique for creating the illusion of continuous tones or color depth by mixing dots of color from a limited palette. The term is generally used in the context of digital imaging or computer graphics, and can be applied to color or black and white images.
dithering
Accepted term: 13-May-2024