a·li·as·ing (  l - -s ng, ly-)n. 1. The appearance of jagged distortions in curves and diagonal lines in computer graphics because the resolution is limited or diminished. 2. The static distortion in digital sound caused by a low sampling rate. |
aliasing [ˈeɪlɪəsɪŋ]
n
(Communication Arts / Broadcasting) Radio Television the error in a vision or sound signal arising from limitations in the system that generates or processes the signal
| aliasing (l--sng) 1. Jagged distortions in curves and diagonal lines in computer graphics caused by limited or diminished screen resolution. Compare antialiasing. 2. Distortion in a reproduced sound wave caused by a low sampling rate during the recording of the sound signal as digital information. |
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