DITHER
10
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈdɪðə//
verb
- (literally) To tremble, shake, or shiver."Presently he came running out of the scullery, with the soapy water dripping from him, dithering with cold."
- (figurative) To be uncertain or unable to make a decision; to vacillate, hesitate, or delay."2012, The Economist, Sept. 22nd issue, "Indian Reform: At Last" The dithering Mr Singh of recent times may worry that his reform proposals are already too bold. The reforming Mr Singh of yore would see them as just the start."
- (electronics, technology, signal processing) To apply an algorithm to digital data to minimize the effects of quantization:"Look at how pixelly this wall texture is. You almost don't even notice the dithering when driving by quick. Up close though, it's real chunky."
- (electronics, technology, signal processing) To apply an algorithm to digital data to minimize the effects of quantization:
noun
- (electronics, technology, signal processing) Any algorithm applied to digital data to minimize the effects of quantization:
- (electronics, technology, signal processing) Any algorithm applied to digital data to minimize the effects of quantization:
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 9 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'DITHER'?
The word DITHER is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
D2
I1
T1
H4
E1
R1
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DITHER'?
The word DITHER is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
D2
I1
T1
H3
E1
R1
Total: 9 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.