IMAX

What Does IMAX Mean in a Text?

IMAX means "Image Maximum."

IMAX is a standard of high-resolution cameras, film formats, and projectors used to produce movies shown in proprietary IMAX cinemas.

IMAX movie screens have a uniquely tall aspect ratio, which is usually 1.43:1 or 1.90:1, and are extra bright. IMAX movie theaters usually feature steeper seating, which aids in an enhanced audio experience.

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When I write IMAX, I mean this:

meaning of IMAX

"Image Maximum"

Summary of Key Points

"Image Maximum" is the most common definition for IMAX on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
IMAX
Definition:Image Maximum
Type:Acronym
Guessability:guessability level 3

3: Guessable

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An Academic Look at IMAX

IMAX is an acronym (i.e., an abbreviation spoken like a word).

Acronyms differ from initialism abbreviations, which are pronounced using their individual letters (e.g., BTS, ONS).

Example of IMAX Used in a Text

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See Also

BTTF (Back to the Future (movie)) CINI (cinema) IMDB (Internet Movie Database) KINO (cinema, cool or awesome, flirtatious touching) PG-13 (parental guidance if under 13 (US movie rating)) POTC (Pirates of the Caribbean (movie))

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