JPEG

[jey-peg] /ˈdʒeɪˌpɛg/

noun, Computers.

a set of standards and file format for compression of digital color images.

an image file compressed in this format.

British Dictionary definitions for JPEG

/ˈdʒeɪˌpɛɡ/

noun

(computing)

a standard file format for compressing pictures by disposing of redundant pixels
a picture held in this file format
(as modifier): a JPEG image

Word Origin

C20: technique devised by the J(oint) P(hotographic) E(xperts) G(roup)

JPEG in Science

JPEG

(jā'pěg')

Short for Joint Photographic Experts Group.
A standard algorithm for the compression of digital images, making it easier to store and transmit them.
A digital image that has been compressed using this algorithm.

JPEG in Technology

Related Abbreviations for JPEG

Joint Photographic Experts Group