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dis·tor·tion  audio  (d-stôrshn) KEY  

NOUN:
    1. The act or an instance of distorting.
    2. The condition of being distorted.
  1. A statement that twists fact; a misrepresentation.
  2. A change in the shape of an image resulting from imperfections in an optical system, such as a lens.
  3. Electronics
    1. An undesired change in the waveform of a signal.
    2. A consequence of such a change, especially a lack of fidelity in reception or reproduction.
  4. Psychology The modification of unconscious impulses into forms acceptable by conscious or dreaming perception.


OTHER FORMS:
dis·tortion·al or dis·tortion·ary (Adjective)


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