RASTER


Meaning of RASTER in English

[ 'rastə ]

■ noun a rectangular pattern of parallel scanning lines followed by the electron beam on a television screen or computer monitor.

Origin

1930s: from Ger. Raster , lit. 'screen', from L. rastrum 'rake'.

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