Unsharp Masking

(Unsharp mask). The process of increasing the visual detail and sharpness of an image. This is usually accomplished with an input scanner or the computer manipulation of editing software.

Literal Meanings of Unsharp Masking

Unsharp:

Meanings of Unsharp:
  1. Enhance (image) by creating a blurry (unsharp) negative as a mask and then blending this mask with the original.

  2. No sharp blur.

Masking:

Meanings of Masking:
  1. Covering (face or otherwise) with a mask or visor to hide identity or protect from injury.

  2. Dress to hide.

  3. Hide, intervene on the line.

  4. Coverage or control.

  5. As a masquerade, participate in a masquerade.

  6. Wear a mask to dress in any way.

  7. To cover or protect part of a design or image, to prevent reproduction, or to protect the finish of paint used in airbrushing or painting.

  8. Enable or disable (specific bits or binary digits in a value) using a bit mask.

  9. Disable (pause, etc.) by turning the corresponding bit on or off.

  10. Sharpen.

  11. Mix the malt with water to make the wort.

  12. For infusion or maceration.

  13. Put the tea in an alternative teapot.

  14. The act of concealing something.

  15. Entertainment where guests hide their faces under masks.

  16. The practice of wearing protective masks.

Sentences of Masking
  1. Hide a detachment of troops or a fortress with superior troops as the evolves.

Unsharp Masking