dpi

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/ˌdiː piː aɪ/

noun
abbreviation for dots per inch: the number of dots (= small spots) of ink a printer, etc., can produce in each line measuring one inch. An image with more dots looks clearer

dpi in a sentence

  • “The DPI may contain resources for sending a paging request.”
  • “a 300 dpi photo / image”
  • “a 600 dpi printer / scanner”
  • “The laser printer has a resolution of 600 dpi.”

What does “dpi” mean?

dpi (noun) means abbreviation for dots per inch: the number of dots (= small spots) of ink a printer, etc., can produce in each line measuring one inch. An image with more dots looks clearer. It is pronounced /ˌdiː piː aɪ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "dpi" mean?
dpi (noun) means: abbreviation for dots per inch: the number of dots (= small spots) of ink a printer, etc., can produce in each line measuring one inch. An image with more dots looks clearer
How do you pronounce "dpi"?
"dpi" is pronounced /ˌdiː piː aɪ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "dpi" in a sentence?
Here is "dpi" used in a sentence: The DPI may contain resources for sending a paging request.

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