What is another word for halftone?

Pronunciation: [hˈɑːftə͡ʊn] (IPA)

Halftone is a term used in printing and graphic design to describe a method of creating shades or tones in an image. It is also called "screening," and there are several other synonyms that are commonly used in the same context. Some of these synonyms include "dithering," "gradation," "dotting," "shading," "stippling," and "etching." The exact synonym to be used may depend on the specific context or preference of the user. Nevertheless, they all refer to the same process of breaking down an image into tiny dots or patterns, with the size and spacing of these dots/patterns determining the apparent level of gray or color.

What are the hypernyms for Halftone?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Halftone?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for halftone (as nouns)

Usage examples for Halftone

Credit for each photograph is given with the halftone as it appears.
"The Bontoc Igorot"
Albert Ernest Jenks
They discarded all but three of the catalogues, savin' them that was printed on the thickest paper and havin' the most halftone pictures, and then put the tag on the one where the rates was highest.
"Torchy, Private Sec."
Sewell Ford
Which is how I happen to spot this folder with the halftone cut on it.
"Torchy, Private Sec."
Sewell Ford

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