1. the process or result of displaying an image in pixels, or the blurring or distortion of an image into visible square blocks
Usage: common in digital imaging and video
2. the deliberate blurring of part of an image by enlarging pixels to obscure details, often used to conceal identity or sensitive content
Usage: common in media and broadcasting

Examples

• The old video game suffered from pixelation due to its low resolution.
• The news broadcast used pixelation to hide the suspect's face.
• Zooming in too far on a digital photo causes pixelation.
• The photographer applied pixelation to protect the privacy of bystanders.
• Modern screens have such high resolution that pixelation is rarely visible.
• The artist intentionally used pixelation as a stylistic effect in the digital artwork.