Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jitter
noun
/ˈdʒɪtər/
Definition
A small, rapid movement or variation, often referring to fluctuations in a signal or performance.
Examples
- The video stream experienced jitter, causing the image to be unclear.
- He couldn’t concentrate due to the jitter in his hands from too much caffeine.
- During the online meeting, a bit of jitter affected the audio quality.
Meaning
Jitter refers to the instability or variability in a process or signal, especially in computing, electronics, or audiovisual media.
Synonyms
- tremor
- quiver
- shiver
- shake
- vibration
