B1nounmediaarts
US/ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/
a film or video made by showing many drawings or computer images one after another
In context
She studies animation at a design school and wants to work for a film studio.
Computer animation has made it easier to create realistic characters and worlds.
The festival will show a short animation about a lost robot.
Words that go with animation
noun + noun
- computer animationComputer animation is used in most modern films.
- animation studioThe animation studio hired twenty new artists.
- 3D animationThe game uses 3D animation for every character.
- animation filmThe animation film was loved by children and adults.
adjective + noun
- award-winning animationThey produced an award-winning animation about climate change.
verb + noun
- create an animationWe created an animation to explain the new process.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
an animation filmCorrect: an animated film