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  2. Glossary of computer graphics - Wikipedia

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    Graphics represented as a rectangular grid of pixels. Rasterization Converting vector graphics to raster graphics. This terms also denotes a common method of rendering 3D models in real time. Ray casting Rendering by casting non-recursive rays from the camera into the scene. 2D ray casting is a 2.5D rendering method. Ray marching

  3. List of computing and IT abbreviations - Wikipedia

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    GPGPU—General-Purpose Computing on Graphics Processing Units; GPIB—General-Purpose Instrumentation Bus; GPL—General Public License; GPL—General-Purpose Language; GPRS—General Packet Radio Service; GPT—GUID Partition Table; GPU—Graphics Processing Unit; GRUB—Grand Unified Boot-Loader; GERAN—GSM EDGE Radio Access Network

  4. What Do AM and PM Stand For? - AOL

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    If the answer to the question “What do AM and PM mean” surprised you, find out the answer to “What does P.S. stand for.” Sources : Dictionary.com : “What Do “a.m.”

  5. Date and time notation in the United States - Wikipedia

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    The United States uses the 12-hour clock almost exclusively, not only in spoken language, but also in writing, even on timetables, for airline tickets, and computer software. The suffixes "a.m." and "p.m." (often represented as AM and PM) are appended universally in written language.

  6. Computer graphics - Wikipedia

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    Increasingly it is created by means of 3D computer graphics, though 2D computer graphics are still widely used for stylistic, low bandwidth, and faster real-time rendering needs. Sometimes the target of the animation is the computer itself, but sometimes the target is another medium , such as film .

  7. Computer graphics (computer science) - Wikipedia

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    A modern rendering of the Utah teapot, an iconic model in 3D computer graphics created by Martin Newell in 1975. Computer graphics is a sub-field of computer science which studies methods for digitally synthesizing and manipulating visual content. Although the term often refers to the study of three-dimensional computer graphics, it also ...

  8. Glossary of computer science - Wikipedia

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    Also simply application or app. Computer software designed to perform a group of coordinated functions, tasks, or activities for the benefit of the user. Common examples of applications include word processors, spreadsheets, accounting applications, web browsers, media players, aeronautical flight simulators, console games, and photo editors. This contrasts with system software, which is ...

  9. Graphics software - Wikipedia

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    In computer graphics, graphics software refers to a program or collection of programs that enable a person to manipulate images or models visually on a computer. [1] Computer graphics can be classified into two distinct categories: raster graphics and vector graphics, with further 2D and 3D variants. Many graphics programs focus exclusively on ...