Definition

The effect that causes images or sounds to look or sound distorted, often due to low resolution or insufficient sampling rates.

Example

The image quality suffered from aliasing, making the lines appear jagged and distorted.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed the aliasing in some video games?

Yeah, it can really ruin the graphics sometimes.

I read that it happens because of low resolution and sampling rates.

Exactly! That's why they use anti-aliasing techniques to fix it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aliasing → It is formed from "alias" (from Latin "alias", meaning at another time or otherwise) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The term "aliasing" refers to the process of representing a signal or data in a different form or name, often leading to confusion or misrepresentation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'alias' meaning 'otherwise' or 'another name' — and the '-ing' shows it's the action of using another name. This helps you remember that aliasing is about representing something in a different way.

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