noun. In computer graphics, the process of removing or reducing the jagged distortions in curves and diagonal lines so that the lines appear smooth or smoother.

noun. any technique that reduces the appearance of jagged edges in digital images caused by high-contrast borders between pixels.

noun. (computer graphics) a technique that is used to smooth jagged distortions in curves and diagonal lines so they appear smoother

"and it is very popular, to the extent where many people confuse the generic term "antialiasing" with the specific technique "multisampling""

technique