gekontrasteer
Gekontrasteer is a Dutch term used to describe the act of increasing or applying contrast, that is, making differences between light and dark areas more pronounced. In practical contexts it denotes a process to improve visibility, readability, or emphasis by enhancing contrasts.
The concept is used in several domains, most notably image processing, typography, and graphic design. In image
Etymology: the term derives from the prefix ge- attached to kontrasteer/contrasteren, following Dutch morphological patterns that
Usage and considerations: while increasing contrast can improve legibility and focus, excessive gekontrasteer can introduce artifacts,
See also: contrast (kleur), luminance contrast, WCAG accessibility, histogram equalization, gamma correction, unsharp masking, CLAHE.