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dithering
In a behavioral context, this word carries a negative connotation of weakness or inefficiency. It describes a state of nervous hesitation where the person is unable to make a decision, often implying that the delay is unnecessary or frustrating to others. It is more informal than "vacillating" and suggests a lack of confidence.
In technical fields like audio engineering and computer graphics, the term is a neutral, descriptive process. It refers to the intentional introduction of noise to mask digital artifacts. Unlike the behavioral sense, technical dithering is a precise tool used to improve perceived quality rather than a sign of indecision.
Meanings
Examples
Stop dithering and just pick a restaurant already.
He spent the entire morning dithering over which tie to wear to the interview.
I cannot believe I am still dithering about whether to tell her the truth.
The king was dithering while his enemies gathered at the gates.
Too much dithering in the boardroom led to a missed opportunity for the merger.
The audio engineer is dithering the signal to prevent quantization distortion.
The audio engineer is dithering the signal to prevent quantization distortion.
Proper dithering can make a low bit depth recording sound much smoother.
The software is dithering the image to create a more natural gradient.