aliasing
/ˈeɪliəsɪŋ/
noun
- A distortion or error in digital images, video, or sound that occurs when a signal is sampled at a rate too low to capture the original detail, often resulting in jagged edges or unwanted patterns.
- The video game had noticeable aliasing on the character's outline, making it look pixelated.
- To reduce aliasing in your photos, use a camera with a higher resolution sensor.
- The sound engineer applied a filter to prevent aliasing in the digital recording.
- The use of a false name or identity, especially for concealment or deception.
- The author used aliasing when publishing controversial articles under a pen name.
- The spy's aliasing allowed him to move freely across the border without detection.
- In the online forum, aliasing is common among users who want to protect their privacy.