test pattern

Definitions

Electronics

• A chart consisting of special patterns with lines, geometric figures, and colors, which serve to test and adjust TV receivers. Such an image may be transmitted, for instance, by a TV broadcast station when there is otherwise no programming.
• A pattern, such as a Lissajous figure, which serves for testing.
• synonymtest card
• synonymtest chart

Information & Library Science

• noun a design which uses different textures and colours on a television screen to see if all the components are adjusted properly

Media Studies

• noun a pattern of colours, shapes etc. that is used in setting up and calibrating video equipment
• noun a geometric pattern with areas of different colours, transmitted by a television broadcasting organisation to help viewers to tune in their television sets for optimum reception

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• Electronics
• Information & Library Science
• Media Studies