bitmap

noun

bit·​map ˈbit-ˌmap How to pronounce bitmap (audio)
1
: an array of binary data representing a bitmapped image or display
also : a file containing such data
2
: a bitmapped image or display

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Behind that, a series of CedarDB tables tracks the game geometry and state, while about 1,300 lines of SQL queries spread across 89 common table expressions implement the game logic and generate 35 bitmap framebuffers per second. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026 Beyond the famous spaceships, X-Wing and TIE Fighter also brought compelling stories set in the Star Wars universe, alongside technical advancements like fully 3D graphics in place of the bitmap sprites of previous titles. — Alan Bradley, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2026 Regions of the Commodore 64’s RAM were mapped to things like the system ROMs, video-color memory, and the bitmaps of characters, the latter of which were actually mapped to multiple locations in RAM when accessed by the video hardware. — Stephen Cass, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Sep. 2025 Here's an example of a photo (bitmap/raster) that Illustrator converted into a vector image. — Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bitmap

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bitmap was in 1980

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“Bitmap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bitmap. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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