palette (redirected from palettes)

palette

(1) In computer graphics, a range of colors used for display and printing. See color palette.

(2) A collection of on-screen painting tools.

(3) A toolbar that contains a set of functions for any kind of application.

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palette

1. a flat piece of wood, plastic, etc., used by artists as a surface on which to mix their paints

2. the range of colours characteristic of a particular artist, painting, or school of painting

3. the available range of colours or patterns that can be displayed by a computer on a visual display unit

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palette [′pal·ət]

(computer science)

In computer graphics, the set of colors that can be shown on a display monitor.

(geology)

A broad sheet of calcite representing a solutional remnant in a cave. Also known as shield.

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palette - colour palette