4K

See also: 4k

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Translingual

Alternative forms

• 4k

Etymology

From 4 (“the number four”) +‎ K (“abbreviation for thousand”).

Symbol

4K

1. (binary computing) The cardinal number 4,096.

Noun

4K

1. The resolution of display devices or content having approximately 4,000 pixels in horizontal; often 3840 × 2160 in television and consumer media or 4096 × 2160 in film projection.

Usage notes

• In the 16:9 aspect ratio, 4K and UHD 2160 are frequently interchangeable.

Related terms

• 1K
• 2K
• 8K

Descendants

• →⇒ English: catch in 4K

See also

• SD, SDTV
• ED, EDTV
• HD, HDTV
• UHD, UHDTV