Bildwiederholrate

refresh rate (display)

noun BILT-vee-der-hol-rah-teh Rare

Also means

frame rate

Usage Note

Bildwiederholrate is the number of times per second a screen redraws its image, measured in Hertz. Gamers often seek monitors with high Bildwiederholraten of 144 Hz or more for smooth visuals.

Examples

"Eine hohe Bildwiederholrate sorgt für flüssigere Bewegungen im Spiel."

Natural Translation

A high refresh rate ensures smoother movement in the game.

Literal Translation

A high image-repeat-rate ensures for smoother movements in the game.

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