Pictures which are combined in a certain way so they appear to move. Cartoons are animations.

Definition A technique in which each frame of a film is produced individually, whether generated as a computer graphic, photographing a drawn image, or repeatedly making small changes to a model unit [..]

1590s, "action of imparting life," from Latin animationem (nominative animatio) "an animating," noun of action from past participle stem of animare (see animate (v.)). Meaning &quo [..]

Animation is the rapid display of sequences of static imagery in such a way as to create the illusion of movement

A series of still images displayed quickly to simulate motion. Some key examples of Web animation include interactive (Shockwave, Flash, Silverlight) and "static" or non-interactive (animate [..]

A simulation of movement created by displaying a series of pictures, or frames, for example a cartoon.

Jensens Internet Dictionary Time-phased moving graphic images that give the impression of motion such as in motion picture cartoons or videographic movements of objects about the screen. Several frames show a progression of movement, and thereby simulate movement. The best-buy in animation software is Autodesk 3D Studio according to PC Computing, D [..]

(and animator, animated films) a form or process of filmmaking in which inanimate, static objects or individual drawings (hand-drawn or CGI) are filmed "frame by frame" or one frame [..]

A simulation of movement created by displaying a series of pictures, or frames. Cartoons on television is one example of animation. Animation on computers is one of the chief ingredients of multimedia [..]

The display of a sequence of images in a computer program or on a Web page to give the impression of movement.

The rapid sequential presentation of slightly differing graphics to create the illusion of motion. Animation can have greater purpose in illustrating a process than a static visual, but it requires mo [..]

A movie. A sequence of related images viewed in rapid succession to see and experience the apparent movement of objects. [KEL93]

On dot matrix displays, any animated graphics sequence.  Animations are commonly used as introductions to modes, multiball, and at the start of the game.   Backgl​ass light animation involves lighting [..]

Project that animates something

Animation involves the laws of human motion, physics, psychology as applied to 2D and 3D characters, life drawing and rendering techniques, and the application of audio and video to an animation proje [..]

You will find I have very little interest in games and animation and this is reflected in the lack of information about them in the Java glossary, however I have written this teaching example. Java do [..]

Moving graphics, diagrams or cartoons that are made up of a sequence of images displayed one after the other. Animations are created for entertainment, banners ads as well as instructional sequences a [..]

(n) the condition of living or the state of being alive(n) the property of being able to survive and grow(n) quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous(n) the activity of giving vitalit [..]

Animation involves special treatment such as moving units, flashing lights, etc., and is used to gain added attention and awareness. Animation is more commonly used in rotating, permanent or spectacul [..]

The appearance or illusion of movement when a series of drawings, computer graphics, or photographs of objects (such as puppets or models) are viewed in sequence.

The process of photographing drawings or objects a frame at a time; by changing a drawing or moving an object slightly before each frame is taken, the illusion of motion is realized.

For the most part, an animation is a series of static unmoving pictures or objects that have the appearance of motion. The animation technology available today is like a flipbook on hyper steroids.

A film or video wholly or partially created by photographing Drawings, sculptures, or other inanimate things in sequence to create the Illusion of Motion. Animations are also generated by computers. ( [..]

A visual effect that provides feedback while you are performing actions in FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Go, such as switching between slide panels.

The process by which a set of images simulate movement when they are shown in a specific order.

  A sequence of images that, when displayed quickly one after the other, will produce the impression of continuous motion or change. The term animation also refers to the process of creating such imag [..]

The way objects enter and/or exit a PowerPoint slide.

<computer graphics> The creation of artificial moving images. Usenet newsgroup: comp.graphics.animation. FAQ. (01 Mar 1995)

A film or video wholly or partially created by photographing drawings, sculptures, or other inanimate things in sequence to create the illusion of motion. Animations are also generated by computers. (12 Dec 1998)

A simulation of movement by the rapid appearance of images in sequence.

A technique where successive still frames of a particular object appear to constitute a seamless sequence of movements.

A process of photographing a series of still images, each slightly different from the other, it gives the effect of movement when projected at the rate of about 24 frames per second. The Walt Disney S [..]

An animation is a series of pictures that are displayed to simulate the movement of an object.

Creating a motion picture that consists of a series of drawings, each of which shows a slight change from the drawing before it. When the drawings are photographed and projected in rapid succession, the figures seem to move.

Generating movement by displaying a series of images using frames.

Giving movement to something; the process of making moving cartoons or films that use cartoon imagery.