The midpoint circle algorithm is a computer graphics algorithm used to determine the points needed to rasterize a circle. It is a generalization of Bresenham's line algorithm, and it can itself be further generalized to rasterize conic sections beyond circles.
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In Field: Computer Graphics, Lead sentence
midpoint circle algorithm is an algorithm used to determine the points needed for rasterizing a circle.
In Group: Line Drawing and Clipping Algorithms, Lead section
algorithm used to determine the points needed for rasterizing a circle
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