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1 sharp / ˈ ʃɑɚp/ adjective. sharper; sharpest. Britannica Dictionary definition of SHARP. [also more sharp; most sharp] 1. : having a thin edge that is able to cut things or a fine point that is able to make a hole in things. a sharp knife/pencil. sharp teeth/claws. — opposite blunt, dull; see also razor-sharp.
Sharpness, Acuity, Image Detail. Technically speaking, sharpness is defined as the acuity, or contrast, between the edges of an object in an image. A well-defined edge, one that makes an abrupt transition from one color or tone to another, thus giving definition to that object in the photo, is considered to be “sharp”.
Sharp definition: having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing. See examples of SHARP used in a sentence.
Here is a basic definition of sharpness in photography: sharpness is how clearly detail is rendered in a photograph. That’s it! Sharpness is impacted by camera resolution, lens acutance, and more. But the sharpness of an image is simply a matter of detail in the final photograph. A sharp image looks clear in both focus and contrast.
sharpness n. (blade, point) l'essere tagliente, l'essere affilato. affilatura nf. A chisel's sharpness is important, especially when cutting soft wood to prevent tearing. L'affilatura di uno scalpello è importante, soprattutto quando si taglia il legno tenero, per evitare squarci. sharpness n. (vision: clarity)
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary. By Noah Webster. n. The condition or quality of being sharp; keenness of edge, as a knife ;-quickness of perception, as of sight; - acuteness of intellect; -eagerness of desire; intensity; painfulness, as of grief ;-severity of language; pungency ;-shrillness, as of sound ;-acidity; sourness to ...
SHARPEN definition: 1. to make something sharp or sharper: 2. to make something stronger: 3. to improve: . Learn more.
