Dithering: meaning, definitions and examples

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dithering

 

[ หˆdษชรฐษ™rษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

image processing

Dithering is a technique used in image processing to create the illusion of color depth in images with limited color palettes. It works by interspersing pixels of two different colors to simulate a third color. This helps to reduce banding and create smoother gradients in the final image.

Synonyms

color mixing, half-toning, stippling

Examples of usage

  • Dithering is commonly used in GIF images to display more colors than the limited 256-color palette allows.
  • Applying dithering can make a low-resolution image appear higher quality by reducing the appearance of color banding.
Context #2 | Verb

indecision

To dither means to be indecisive or hesitant about making a decision or taking action. It often involves wavering between choices or being unable to commit to a particular course of action.

Synonyms

hesitate, vacillate, waver

Examples of usage

  • She dithered for hours before finally deciding which movie to watch.
  • Don't dither over the menu, just choose something and let's eat!

Translations

Translations of the word "dithering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dithering

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฟเคฅเคฐเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dithering

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dithering

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธะทะตั€ะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dithering

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใ‚ถใƒชใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dithering

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dithering

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dithering

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋””๋”๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชู†ู‚ูŠุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dithering

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dithering

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ–ๅŠจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dithering

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dithering

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธะทะตั€ะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ–แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dithering

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dithering

Etymology

The term 'dithering' originated from the Middle English word 'didderen', which means to tremble or quiver. Over time, it evolved to also refer to indecisiveness or hesitation. In the context of image processing, dithering was developed as a method to improve image quality on displays with limited color capabilities, such as early computer monitors.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,246 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.