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ASPECT RATIO
Simply put, is the ratio between screen width and height ie 4.3 = 4 parts long & 3 parts high. 4:3 aspect ratio is standard normal PC monitors & Televisions. 16:9 aspect ratio is wide screen Television.
ALSO SEE: LETTERBOX MODE, WIDESCREEN

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