noun
pel
Pel (noun) means an informal shortening of "pixel," a single point of color in a digital image. Example: “The designer nudged the icon over by a few pels.”
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An informal shortening of "pixel," a single point of color in a digital image.
"The designer nudged the icon over by a few pels."
How to use pel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal short form of "pixel," used mainly in technical or casual computing talk.
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pixel
picture element
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What does “pel” mean?
The word “pel” means an informal shortening of "pixel," a single point of color in a digital image. In plain terms, informal short form of "pixel," used mainly in technical or casual computing talk.
How do you use “pel” in a sentence?
Here is “pel” used in a sentence: “The designer nudged the icon over by a few pels.”
What part of speech is “pel”?
“Pel” is a noun.
What is the meaning of pel?
"pel" (noun) means an informal shortening of "pixel," a single point of color in a digital image.
