To divide an image into pixels, or to display an image in pixels.
In a fittingly modern use of mosaic tile, Tord Boontje pixelates his signature floral designs in a new collection of storage furniture for Bisazza Home.
To transform an image (or a portion thereof) into large pixels, especially in order to hide details.
Fox TV has decided to pixelate a bare derriere in a cartoon series, The Family Guy, which was originally broadcast five years ago with no complaints.
From pixel + -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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