"inverse video" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} inverse video (uncountable)
  1. (computing, dated) A display technique whereby background and foreground colours are interchanged, typically used for highlighting. Tags: dated, uncountable Categories (topical): Computing Synonyms: reverse video
    Sense id: en-inverse_video-en-noun-ca00T4vr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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