scalableimage
nounUK /ˈskeɪləbl ˈɪmɪdʒ/
US /ˈskeɪləbl ˈɪmɪdʒ/
A scalable image is a picture that stays clear and sharp even when you make it bigger or smaller.
The logo looked crisp on the giant poster because it was a scalable image.
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2. An image that can be enlarged without losing quality because it is stored as math shapes rather than dots.
Designers prefer a scalable image for logos that appear on both business cards and billboards.
3. A picture that a computer program can stretch to fit different screen sizes.
The app uses a scalable image so it looks right on phones and tablets.
4. A digital picture designed to be resized smoothly by software.
Save the icon as a scalable image so it stays sharp at any size.