What Does 4K Mean?
The Quick Answer
4K is a high resolution video format.More Detail...
The term 4K is used to refer to a ultra high-definition (HD) screen resolution. 4K has four times the resolution of 1080p HD and is now (in 2022) the standard for most high quality TVs and PC monitors.Image for 4K
When I write 4K, I mean this:
"High Resolution Video Format"
Summary of Key Points
"High Resolution Video Format" is, by far, the most common meaning for 4K when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)| 4K | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | High Resolution Video Format |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: |  3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Example of 4K Used in a Text
4K
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