distortion

UK
/dɪsˈtɔːʃən/
US
/dɪsˈtɔrʃən/
distortionsubstantiv
distortions
Pl.
UK
/dɪsˈtɔːʃən/
US
/dɪsˈtɔrʃən/
Übersetzungen
distorsionSens technique ou physique ; surtout en acoustique, en optique et pour les signaux.
The distortion of the image made it difficult to recognize the person.
La distorsion de l’image a rendu difficile l’identification de la personne.
déformationSens général ou figuré ; peut aussi s’employer pour une altération des faits ou de la vérité.
The map showed a distortion of the actual geography of the region.
La carte montrait une déformation de la géographie réelle de la région.
Definitionen
The action of distorting or the state of being distorted.
The distortion of the image made it difficult to recognize the person.
A change in the shape, size, or position of something, often making it less clear or accurate.
The map showed a distortion of the actual geography of the region.
An alteration of the original form of a signal or waveform, often resulting in a loss of quality.
The audio distortion was noticeable when the volume was turned up too high.
A misrepresentation of the truth or facts.
The article contained a distortion of the politician's statements.
distortionadjektiv
UK
/dɪˈstɔːʃən/
US
/dɪˈstɔrʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g. 'distortion pedal', functioning as an adjective.
Übersetzungen
de distorsionEmploi technique, notamment en audio et en électronique.
The guitarist added a distortion effect to his solo.
Le guitariste a ajouté un effet de distorsion à son solo.
Definitionen
Attributively: relating to or producing distortion.
The guitarist added a distortion effect to his solo.