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distortion

The correct spelling is distortion.

How to pronounce distortion

noun

IPA: /dɪsˈtɔːʃən/

Say it like: Dis-tor-sho-n

The correct spelling is distortion. An act of distorting. For example: "The story he told was a bit of a distortion."

Usage Examples

The story he told was a bit of a distortion.

This recording sounds awful due to the distortion.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An act of distorting.
  2. 2.A result of distorting.
  3. 3.A misrepresentation of the truth.
  4. 4.Noise or other artifacts caused in the electronic reproduction of sound or music.
  5. 5.An effect used in music, most commonly on guitars in rock or metal.

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