: the continuous operation of a device (such as a computer) as a test for defects or failure prior to putting it to use
burned in or burnt in; burning in; burns in
: to increase the density of (portions of a photographic print) during enlarging by giving extra exposure
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Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 27 Jan. 2025
Brightness and color accuracy aside, RGB LED may also be a good alternative for those worried about OLED burn-in.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 19 Jan. 2025
Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
One person has been physically hurt — a worshipper who suffered burns in a fire that was set at a Melbourne synagogue in December.
—TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The monitor has several burn-in protections, including one that automatically detects and lowers the local brightness of static elements.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 27 Jan. 2025
Brightness and color accuracy aside, RGB LED may also be a good alternative for those worried about OLED burn-in.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 19 Jan. 2025
Verb
By Sunday evening, the largest of the wildfires, which burned in the Pine Barrens, was 100% contained and other fires were under control, authorities added.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
One person has been physically hurt — a worshipper who suffered burns in a fire that was set at a Melbourne synagogue in December.
—TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Burn-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burn-in. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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