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fuzzy contour

[/ˈfʌzi ˈkɒntʊr/]
nounpl: fuzzy contours
contorno difuso
1. In image processing and computer vision, a boundary or edge of an object that lacks sharp definition, characterized by gradual transitions between regions rather than distinct lines
The fuzzy contour of the cloud made it difficult for the algorithm to detect its precise edges.
O contorno difuso da nuvem dificultou a detecção precisa das suas bordas pelo algoritmo.
2. In fuzzy logic and mathematics, a boundary defined by membership functions that allow partial membership rather than binary inclusion or exclusion
Fuzzy contours are used in medical imaging to represent uncertain tissue boundaries.
Contornos difusos são utilizados em imagem médica para representar limites de tecido incertos.
Synonyms
blurred boundarysoft edgegradual transitionfuzzy boundaryimprecise contour
Antonyms
sharp contourcrisp edgewell-defined boundaryprecise contourclear outline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contorno difuso
Standard usage in computer science and image processing contexts
Portugal
contorno esbatido
Alternative term emphasizing the soft or faded nature of the boundary
Technical/International
contorno nebuloso
Less common but used in some academic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

soft boundary
edge detection
membership function
gradual transition zone
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