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Definition of "dither" [dither]

  • A state of indecisive agitation. (noun)
  • To be nervously irresolute in acting or doing. (verb-intransitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "dither" in a sentence
  • "The dither is a # repetitive pattern, this should help the compression algorithm."
  • "Should the military "dither" so we make this a never ending war."
  • "Six out of 10 complain the Prime Minister has a tendency to "dither" and only 26 per cent believe he has shown decisive leadership."