distortion

B2
Pronunciation
/dɪsˈtɔːʃən/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

An act of distorting.

2 Definition

A result of distorting.

3 Definition

A misrepresentation of the truth.

Example Sentences
  • The story he told was a bit of a distortion.
4 Definition

Noise or other artifacts caused in the electronic reproduction of sound or music.

Example Sentences
  • This recording sounds awful due to the distortion.
5 Definition

An effect used in music, most commonly on guitars in rock or metal.

6 Definition

(optics) an aberration that causes magnification to change over the field of view.