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to posterize

to posterize

7.5
To print or make a photo large with bold, simple colors for a poster
  • verb
  • /ˈpoʊstərˌaɪz/
translation icon : imprimir en formato de cartel
  • The artist decided to posterize the photograph to enhance its vibrant colors for the exhibition.

Examples

  • To make the advertisement more eye-catching, she chose to posterize the main image with bold outlines.

  • For her project, he needed to posterize the landscape photo, simplifying the details for better visibility on the large banner.

  • Edge, posterize, or create the negative, or inverse, of an image.

    Academic text (2000)

Surface Forms

posterize infinitive
posterized past
posterized past participle
posterizing present participle
posterizes third person singular

Morphology

posterize = poster (transparent) = poster + ize

Direct action of producing or preparing an image for use as a poster (clear derivation).

Etymology

Posterize comes from poster, which is a 'large printed picture'. To posterize a photo is to print or prepare it for a poster by simplifying details and using strong colors, so it looks good at a large size.