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standard definition

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.

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noun

Meaning 1

A system that uses a resolution that is not considered to be either high-definition television (720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1440p, 4K UHDTV, and 8K UHD) or enhanced definition television (EDTV 480p).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: broadcasting, media, television

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: SD

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 標準畫質 /标准画质 (biāozhǔn huàzhì) — system that uses a resolution
  • Finnish: vakiopiirto — system that uses a resolution
  • French: définition standard — system that uses a resolution
  • Galician: definición estándar — system that uses a resolution
  • Italian: definizione standard — system that uses a resolution
  • Italian: definizione convenzionale — system that uses a resolution
  • Portuguese: definição padrão — system that uses a resolution
  • Spanish: definición estándar — system that uses a resolution