Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blit
verb
/blɪt/
Definition
A term used in computer graphics, referring to the operation of transferring a block of pixels from one place to another, often used in rendering images.
Examples
- After the images were loaded, the program will blit them to the screen for display.
- Using double buffering allows the program to blit images smoothly, reducing flicker.
Meaning
In computing, ‘blit’ typically denotes a graphics operation that involves copying or moving pixel data efficiently on a display or to a graphic buffer.
Synonyms
- copy
- transfer
- render