Definition of "raster" [raster]

• A scanning pattern of parallel lines that form the display of an image projected on a cathode-ray tube of a television set or display screen. (noun)

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• "Below is the same carousel widget in N810, using the "raster" graphics backend:"
• "The award highlights Safe Software's strong partnership with Oracle and their contributions to the Oracle Spatial community, demonstrated by their consistent support for Oracle Spatial technologies and early adoption of new features such as raster and 3D."
• "· Supports embedding almost any kind of raster or vector images."