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Definition of colorization

colorization

/ˌkʌl.ər.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: colourisation)
col · or · i · za · tion
Plural:colorizations
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colorization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

American The process of adding color to black-and-white photographs, motion pictures, or digital images, especially by means of computer technology.

Example

"The digital colorization of historical photographs has sparked lively debate among archivists and historians."

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• Rhymes for colorization

• Nearby Words

colorism
colorist
coloristic
colorization
colorize
colorless
colorlessly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Colorization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/colorization
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