graphics mode

UK: /ˈɡræfɪks məʊd/

Definition

Definition of graphics mode - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

computer setting where the screen shows pictures and shapes using pixels

TECH.

Switch the monitor to graphics mode to view the detailed chart.
Old video games switch from text to graphics mode during battles.
The software automatically enters graphics mode when you load an image file.

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Expressions with graphics

graphics editor

computer program used to create and change digital pictures

She used a graphics editor to design the website icons.

graphics software

computer program used to create or change pictures and visual designs

She used graphics software to design the poster for the concert.

computer graphics

images and visual effects created using computers

Modern video games showcase advanced computer graphics.

graphics card

circuit board for visual display on computers

The new game requires a powerful graphics card.

graphics driver

program enabling communication between graphics card and operating system

The graphics driver ensures your display works correctly.

graphics engine

software that processes and renders graphics in applications

The game uses a powerful graphics engine for realistic visuals.

Expressions with mode

yo-yo mode

state of frequent changes or fluctuations

The stock market has been in yo-yo mode all week.

airplane mode

setting on a mobile device that disables wireless communications

She switched her phone to airplane mode during the flight..

silent mode

phone setting that mutes ringtones and alerts

I put my phone on silent mode during the meeting.

manual mode

setting on equipment where the user directly controls main functions

Switch the camera to manual mode to control the exposure yourself.

in panic mode

adj.

feeling or showing extreme fear or worry suddenly

The students were in panic mode before the big test.

mode of transport

method used for traveling from one place to another

Walking is the oldest mode of transport known to humans.

vibrate mode

setting on a phone for silent alerts

I switched my phone to vibrate mode during the meeting.

auto-pilot mode

state of performing tasks without active engagement

She completed her work in auto-pilot mode, barely noticing the time passing.

be in standby mode

be ready to act or be used

The rescue team is in standby mode, waiting for the call.

portrait mode

camera setting for focused subject with blurred background

I used portrait mode to take a picture of her.

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immediate mode

computer graphics

mode where applications directly render graphics

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French:mode graphique, ...
German:Grafikmodus, ...
Italian:modalità grafica, ...
Spanish:modo gráfico, ...
Portuguese:modo gráfico, ...
Chinese:图形模式, ...
Japanese:グラフィックモード, ...
Arabic:وَضْع الرُّسُوم, ...
Hebrew:מַצָּב גְּרָפִי, ...
Russian:графический режим, ...
Ukrainian:графічний режим, ...
Hindi:ग्राफ़िक्स मोड, ...
Bengali:গ্রাফিক্স মোড, ...
Catalan:mode gràfic, ...
Czech:grafický režim, ...
Danish:grafisk tilstand, ...
Dutch:grafische modus, ...
Greek:λειτουργία γραφικών, ...
Hungarian:grafikus üzemmód, ...
Khmer:របៀបក្រាហ្វិក, ...
Korean:그래픽 모드, ...
Persian:حالت گرافیکی, ...
Polish:tryb graficzny, ...
Portuguese (BR):modo gráfico, ...
Romanian:mod grafic, ...
Swedish:grafikläge, ...
Thai:โหมดกราฟิก, ...
Turkish:grafik modu, ...
Vietnamese:chế độ đồ họa, ...

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