: 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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Chloe Albanesius, PCMAG, 20 June 2024
But potential advancements to OLED, like those around brightness or burn-in risk, could improve the tech's competitiveness in consumer devices.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 22 Apr. 2024
Mark Morales, CNN, 20 June 2024
On Tuesday, the fourth day of dry, windy weather across much of California, 11 wildfires of more than 300 acres were burning in the state — and two were more than 15,000 acres.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 18 June 2024
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Noun
There were also reports of screen burn-in and wonky location settings.
—Chloe Albanesius, PCMAG, 20 June 2024
But potential advancements to OLED, like those around brightness or burn-in risk, could improve the tech's competitiveness in consumer devices.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 22 Apr. 2024
Verb
When the prosecutor described the flag burning in court, some supporters in the courtroom snickered, prompting the court officer to reprimand them, telling them to be quiet.
—Mark Morales, CNN, 20 June 2024
On Tuesday, the fourth day of dry, windy weather across much of California, 11 wildfires of more than 300 acres were burning in the state — and two were more than 15,000 acres.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 18 June 2024
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“Burn-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burn-in. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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