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distortion

noun

di-ˈstȯr-shən

Definition of distortion

as in deformation

the twisting of something out of its natural or normal shape or condition had to total the car due to a distortion of the chassis resulting from collision

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Recent Examples of distortion The proprietary clipguard technology that comes with it drastically reduces distortion and a internal pop filter to prevent plosive breath noise so listeners aren't distracted. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026 Spyglass Media said her posts crossed into antisemitism and hate speech, citing what the company characterized as false references to genocide, Holocaust distortion and an implication that Western media conceal Israel’s perspective. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 These are two examples of politicians' truths among a plethora of others that are really lies, distortions, deceptions and desecrations of the citizens' trust in them. — Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026 Some are painted with a stuttering distortion, like a computer image that’s failed to fully download. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for distortion

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deformation

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Higher-frequency deformation patterns initially appeared around the ring before gradually merging into larger movements.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
According to Formlabs, this improves strength, toughness, heat resistance, and resistance to gradual deformation under sustained loads, while producing a harder, less tacky surface.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

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