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Definition of distortion noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

distortion

noun
 
/dɪˈstɔːʃn/
 
/dɪˈstɔːrʃn/
[uncountable, countable]
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  1. a change in the shape, appearance or sound of something so that it is strange or not clear
    • modern alloys that are resistant to wear and distortion
    • Distortion of sound is a common problem with cheap amps.
  2. a change in facts, ideas, etc. that makes them no longer correct or true
    • a distortion of the facts
    • His views are represented here without distortion or exaggeration.
See distortion in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English
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