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ditherer

ditherer

9.2
A tool that adds small noise to digital audio or images to reduce distortion during processing
  • noun
  • /ˈdɪðərər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : ditherer
  • The audio engineer used a ditherer to improve the quality of the final recording.

Examples

  • Modern editing software often includes a built-in ditherer for processing digital signals.

  • A ditherer can help prevent unwanted artifacts when converting high-resolution images to lower bit depths.

  • The ditherer improved the sound quality of the recording.

  • Many audio engineers rely on a ditherer for better results.

  • The audio engineer used a ditherer to improve the quality of the final recording.

  • A ditherer can help prevent unwanted artifacts when converting high-resolution images to lower bit depths.

  • Modern editing software often includes a built-in ditherer for processing digital signals.

Surface Forms

ditherer singular
ditherers plural

Morphology

ditherer = dither (semi-transparent) = dither + er

Formed by adding '-er' to the verb 'dither' meaning the technical process; the morphological relation is clear but the sense is specialized and may not be known to general learners.

Etymology

Ditherer comes from the verb dither, which suggests a small 'shake' or random change. In technology a ditherer adds tiny 'shakes' (noise) to a sound or picture so the final result looks or sounds smoother.