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- noun computer graphics, video games A
performance issue in three-dimensional graphics, causing objects ortextures to "pop" suddenly into view as they are loaded, rather than smoothly moving into view.
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Examples
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At least once every six months, Alex did what she called the pop-in.
Platinum Aliya S. King 2010
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At least once every six months, Alex did what she called the pop-in.
Platinum Aliya S. King 2010
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Seasonal pop-ups have always been around; shops like Halloween USA appropriately pop-in to take advantage of the holiday hoopla.
Margarita Barry: Detroit 'Pop' City: A Case For Pop-Up Retail In Detroit Margarita Barry 2011
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The controls for Opera Unite mostly run out of a pop-in sidebar, allowing you to start, stop, and configure services you want running.
Opera Unite Puts A Media Server In Your Browser | Lifehacker Australia 2009
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Flexibility and mobility were the priorities, said Mr. Steele, who designed cut-outs that can be fitted with pop-in windows or used as walkways depending on the configuration.
Far Rockaway's Far-Out Art Scene Pia Catton 2011
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Seasonal pop-ups have always been around; shops like Halloween USA appropriately pop-in to take advantage of the holiday hoopla.
Margarita Barry: Detroit 'Pop' City: A Case For Pop-Up Retail In Detroit Margarita Barry 2011
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And perhaps Crystal -- or even other Oscar vets, such as Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin, Whoopi Goldberg or Jon Stewart -- would be willing to do a pop-in, either live or via a recorded segment.
Oscars 2011: Who will make a cameo appearance in the opening number? Jen Chaney 2011
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Anyway, just a quick pop-in today to show off my cardinal friend.
Sign of spring? jpitta 2010
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As I said, there is never a real explanation for the annual pop-in except that that's the story's gimmick.
Marshall Fine: HuffPost Review: One Day Marshall Fine 2011
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Anyway, just a quick pop-in today to show off my cardinal friend.
Archive 2010-02-01 jpitta 2010
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