be in a lather vs dither

be in a lather

dither

noun
  • A form of noise which is intentionally applied to randomize errors which occur in the processing of both digital audio and digital video data. 

  • The use of dot patterns to approximate colors not available in the palette. 

  • The state of being undecided. 

verb
  • To render an approximation of (an image or graphic) by using dot patterns to simulate the appearance of colors or shades not in the system palette. 

  • To be uncertain or unable to make a decision about doing something. 

  • To tremble, shake, or shiver with cold. 

  • To intentionally add noise to a signal to randomize errors. 

  • To do something nervously. 

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