General term for a small round mark or point, used in everyday contexts.
I marked the destination on the map with a dot.
The red dot on the map is your current location.
Refers specifically to a pattern of repeated dots, often on fabric or clothing.
She was wearing a light blue polka-dot dress.
Computing term for a single point in a display or image; often synonymous with pixel.
This screen has a resolution of 300 dots per inch.
She is wearing a polka-dot dress.
This display has a high pixel count, so the image is sharp.
counter for small objects; counter for pieces · counter for military units · individual; one person · counter for years of age difference; counter for school years
dot product
pixel art; pixel graphics
dot-bomb
dot-style character shape
pixel defect; dead pixel; stuck pixel
pixel defect; dead pixel
pixel artist
pixel defect; dead pixel; stuck pixel
dot gain
Loanword from English 'dot'.
dot-dot