: the continuous operation of a device (such as a computer) as a test for defects or failure prior to putting it to use
burned in or burnt in; burning in; burns in
: to increase the density of (portions of a photographic print) during enlarging by giving extra exposure
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Verge Staff, The Verge, 12 Jan. 2024
At the same time, there's still much to learn about OLED monitor burn-in.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 21 Nov. 2023
Different OEMs put their own spin on burn-in testing.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 3 Nov. 2023
The possibility of burn-in isn’t eliminated by QD-OLED, but the hope is that these panels could exhibit a longer overall life span than existing OLED TVs since the pixels aren’t working as hard.
—Jon Porter, The Verge, 14 July 2023
Just as Samsung has sought to patch the core picture quality weaknesses of LCD screens, LG has produced some inventive solutions that have reduced the risk of OLED burn-in.
—Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 13 Apr. 2023
And, of course, OLED panels have a history of burn-in.
—Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 13 Apr. 2023
Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
As of noon Tuesday, the blaze was burning in tall grass and brush near Vista Verde north of Dynamite Blvd and 136th Street, west of Bartlett Lake on the Cave Creek Ranger District, fire officials reported.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 21 May 2024
Dahl said the difference between last year's fire season and what is occurring now is that more fires were burning in the eastern part of the county.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 15 May 2024
Gunnerson also sustained burns in the fire and was treated for his injuries.
—Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
According to Natural Resources Canada, there are over 100 active wildfires burning in the country, six of which are out of control.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
Follow your instincts and say whatever is burning in your chest!
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2024
In that cozy corner, a fireplace was often burning in the cool fall mornings and evenings.
—Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
The statue was discovered dismantled and burned in a trash can fire on Jan. 30 in Garvey Park, authorities said.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 9 May 2024
Noun
Also: Alienware is the only brand offering a three-year burn-in warranty on OLED with next-business-day replacements.
—Verge Staff, The Verge, 12 Jan. 2024
At the same time, there's still much to learn about OLED monitor burn-in.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 21 Nov. 2023
Different OEMs put their own spin on burn-in testing.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 3 Nov. 2023
The possibility of burn-in isn’t eliminated by QD-OLED, but the hope is that these panels could exhibit a longer overall life span than existing OLED TVs since the pixels aren’t working as hard.
—Jon Porter, The Verge, 14 July 2023
Just as Samsung has sought to patch the core picture quality weaknesses of LCD screens, LG has produced some inventive solutions that have reduced the risk of OLED burn-in.
—Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 13 Apr. 2023
And, of course, OLED panels have a history of burn-in.
—Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 13 Apr. 2023
Verb
The coalition is expected to support conservation efforts such as erecting desert tortoise fencing to reduce vehicle strikes, creating wildlife crossings, propagating seeds and rehabilitating habitat, including areas that have burned in wildfires, Murray said.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
As of noon Tuesday, the blaze was burning in tall grass and brush near Vista Verde north of Dynamite Blvd and 136th Street, west of Bartlett Lake on the Cave Creek Ranger District, fire officials reported.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 21 May 2024
Dahl said the difference between last year's fire season and what is occurring now is that more fires were burning in the eastern part of the county.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 15 May 2024
Gunnerson also sustained burns in the fire and was treated for his injuries.
—Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
According to Natural Resources Canada, there are over 100 active wildfires burning in the country, six of which are out of control.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
Follow your instincts and say whatever is burning in your chest!
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2024
In that cozy corner, a fireplace was often burning in the cool fall mornings and evenings.
—Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
The statue was discovered dismantled and burned in a trash can fire on Jan. 30 in Garvey Park, authorities said.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 9 May 2024
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