C1 verb Neutre

artifact

/ˈɑːrtɪfækt/

To introduce unintended distortions, anomalies, or artificial features into digital media or scientific data, typically during processing, compression, or transmission. It describes the act of creating glitches or false information that does not exist in the original source.

Exemples

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1

The video stream began to artifact heavily when the bandwidth dropped below 1 Mbps.

The video began to show visual glitches and pixelation when the internet speed slowed down.

2

It is crucial that the image processing algorithm does not artifact the medical scans, as this could lead to a misdiagnosis.

It is very important that the software does not create false visual errors in the medical images to avoid mistakes.

3

Is your screen artifacting? I see weird green squares appearing all over the display.

Is your screen showing visual errors? I see strange green boxes on your monitor.

Famille de mots

Nom
artifact
Verb
artifact
Adverbe
artifactually
Adjectif
artifactual
Apparenté
artifacting
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Astuce mémo

Think of an 'Artificial Fact'—it's something that looks like a fact in the data but was 'art-ificially' created by a technical glitch.

Quiz rapide

The video began to _______ noticeably when the signal strength fluctuated.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : artifact

Exemples

1

The video stream began to artifact heavily when the bandwidth dropped below 1 Mbps.

everyday

The video began to show visual glitches and pixelation when the internet speed slowed down.

2

It is crucial that the image processing algorithm does not artifact the medical scans, as this could lead to a misdiagnosis.

formal

It is very important that the software does not create false visual errors in the medical images to avoid mistakes.

3

Is your screen artifacting? I see weird green squares appearing all over the display.

informal

Is your screen showing visual errors? I see strange green boxes on your monitor.

4

If the sample is not prepared correctly, the electron microscope may artifact the biological structures.

academic

If the sample isn't ready, the microscope might create false features in the biological parts being studied.

5

The low-quality compression used in the prototype started to artifact the company logo during the demo.

business

The cheap compression method made the company logo look distorted during the presentation.

Famille de mots

Nom
artifact
Verb
artifact
Adverbe
artifactually
Adjectif
artifactual
Apparenté
artifacting

Collocations courantes

heavily artifacted containing many digital distortions
begin to artifact starting to show visual or data errors
digital artifacting the process of creating digital errors
compression artifacting distortions caused by reducing file size
visually artifact to create errors that can be seen

Phrases Courantes

artifacting errors

technical glitches appearing in data

artifact-free

without any technical distortions or glitches

visual artifacting

the appearance of glitches on a screen

Souvent confondu avec

artifact vs artificial

Artificial is an adjective meaning man-made, whereas artifacting is the verb for creating unintended technical errors.

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Notes d'usage

The verb 'artifact' is primarily used in technical contexts such as computer graphics, data science, and signal processing. In general English, 'artifact' is almost exclusively used as a noun meaning a historical object.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the verb to mean 'to create a historical object,' but it specifically refers to the creation of unintended technical distortions.

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Astuce mémo

Think of an 'Artificial Fact'—it's something that looks like a fact in the data but was 'art-ificially' created by a technical glitch.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'arte' (by skill) and 'factum' (thing made), originally referring to man-made objects.

Modèles grammaticaux

regular verb: artifact, artifacted, artifacting often used intransitively in tech contexts (e.g., 'the image is artifacting') can be used as a transitive verb (e.g., 'compression can artifact the image')

Quiz rapide

The video began to _______ noticeably when the signal strength fluctuated.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : artifact

Mots lis

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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