Meaning of the word halftone in English

What does halftone mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

halftone

US /ˈhæf.toʊn/

UK /ˈhæf.toʊn/

Noun

the reproduction of an image in which the various tones of gray or color are produced by dots of various sizes, which are usually arranged in a grid pattern.

Example:

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The newspaper used a halftone process to print the photograph.

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Early comic books often featured crude halftone patterns.

Synonym:

screen dot pattern dither

Verb

to convert an image into a halftone.

Example:

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The graphic designer decided to halftone the image for a vintage look.

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You can use this software to halftone your photos for screen printing.

Synonym:

screen dot dither

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