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    Pixel

    What Pixel means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

    Definition of Pixel

    The smallest addressable element of a digital image. Short for picture element.
    Pearson Edexcel · Topic 2: Data (study guide)

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