highlight
To select an item in a menu, on the desktop or within an application in order to copy, move, delete, mark or launch it. Highlighting is typically accomplished by pointing to the object with the mouse and clicking the left mouse button. See Win Highlighting items and highlight bar. |
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highlight
Art, etc an area of the lightest tone in a painting, drawing, photograph, etc.
highlight
1. In a field of view, a local region that is emphasized, usually by increased local illumination.
2. An area on a metal surface which has been most exposed to a buffing or polishing operation, and hence has the highest luster.
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