Pixelate

Alternative forms

• pixellate

Full definition of pixelate

Verb

1. To divide an image into pixels, or to display an image in pixels
• 2009, 2009-08-19, Andreas Kokkino, Best in Show, In a fittingly modern use of mosaic tile, Tord Boontje pixelates his signature floral designs in a new collection of storage furniture for Bisazza Home.
2. To transform an image into large pixels in order to hide an identity

Usage notes

Be careful not to confuse the simple past and past participle, pixelated, with the completely unrelated term pixilated.