Definition of "distortion" []

• The act or an instance of distorting. (noun)
• The condition of being distorted. (noun)
• A statement that twists fact; a misrepresentation. (noun)
• A change in the shape of an image resulting from imperfections in an optical system, such as a lens. (noun)
• Electronics An undesired change in the waveform of a signal. (noun)

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• "I use the term distortion in relation to my personal observations, for I resided in the Canal Zone from 1967-1970."
• "The second long-term distortion is similar to the first."
• "Mkapa blamed the media for what he described as distortion of facts, saying: "It is discouraging to see that the media and the international community are bent on distorting the whole issue.""