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Definition: Representation of image, page layout, graphic, etc. as small, low-resolution version. * Used to make it easier for computer to put image onto screen, where a small image is all that is needed e.g. in dialogue boxes and to show many images at once e.g. to locate files in a folder. * May be saved as a separate file attached to the main file, or created as needed.

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