4K

What Does 4K Mean?

4K is a high resolution video format.

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.

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meaning of 4K

"High Resolution Video Format"

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"High Resolution Video Format" is the most common definition for 4K on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
4K
Definition:High Resolution Video Format
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 3

3: Guessable

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