Distortion
volume
British pronunciation/dɪstˈɔːʃən/
American pronunciation/dɪˈstɔɹʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "distortion"

Distortion
01

a change for the worse

02

the unintentional alteration of the shape or proportions of objects in a scene, caused by factors such as the curvature of the lens, the angle of view, and the distance to the subject

What is "distortion"?

Distortion in photography refers to any change in the appearance of a subject due to the lens or camera settings. It causes the subject to look different from how it appears in reality, such as straight lines becoming curved or objects appearing stretched or compressed. Distortion can be caused by lens design, especially with wide-angle or zoom lenses, and can affect the overall look and accuracy of the image.

03

a shape resulting from distortion

04

the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean

05

the mistake of misrepresenting the facts

06

a change (usually undesired) in the waveform of an acoustic or analog electrical signal; the difference between two measurements of a signal (as between the input and output signal)

distortion

n

distort

v
example
Example
He dialed out the distortion to get a clearer sound.
He cranked up the distortion to get that crunchy sound in his playing.
Damage to the retina, such as in age-related macular degeneration, can lead to vision loss or distortion.
The distortion of facts in the report was done monstrously, undermining its credibility.
The transparent materials in the thermal blanket allowed body heat to be radiated efficiently without distortion.
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