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Definition of blurring - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
appearancean area that appears hazy or unclear
- There was a blurring on the edge of the photograph.
2.
generalthe process of making something less clear or sharp
- The blurring of the image made it hard to see details.
3.
figurativethe act of making differences less distinct
- The blurring between work and home life is common now.
Adjective
1.
visualcausing something to become less clear or distinct
- The blurring effect made the image hard to see.
2.
conceptualmaking ideas or distinctions less clear
- The blurring lines between fact and fiction confused readers.
Origin of blurring
English, blur (to make indistinct) + -ing (action)
Terms with blurring included in their meaning
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blurring effect
make something appear blurred or less distinct
medical
problem with sight such as blurring flashing lights or sudden dark areas
digital editing
technique of blurring edges in digital images
visual
the act of blurring or making foggy
blurring
causing to lose focus or clarity
perception phenomenon
perception of surroundings blurring except for a single focal point
Examples of blurring in a sentence
The blurring around the streetlights worsened when he removed his glasses. The camera’s slow shutter caused blurring of the cyclist’s wheels. Sudden blurring of her vision sent her to the optometrist that afternoon. The blurring of right and wrong worried the community leaders. Social media has accelerated the blurring between public and private selves. The blurring lines between reality and dreams confused her.
His blurring vision required immediate medical attention. The blurring boundaries in art challenge traditional views. Blurring categories in music can lead to innovation.
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- French:flou, trouble, ...
- German:Unschärfe, verwischend, ...
- Italian:sfocatura, offuscante, ...
- Spanish:borrosidad, borroso, ...
- Portuguese:borrão, desfocado, ...
- Chinese:模糊, 模糊的, ...
- Japanese:ぼかし, ぼやけた, ...
- Arabic:ضَبابِيَّة, ضَبَابِي, ...
- Hebrew:טִשְׁטוּשׁ, מְטַשְׁטֵשׁ, ...
- Russian:размытие, размывающий, ...
- Ukrainian:розмитість, розмитий, ...
- Hindi:धुंधलापन, धुंधला, ...
Definition of blur - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
perceptionmake something unclear or less distinct
- Tears can blur your vision when you cry..
2.
smudgesmear or stain a surface
- He blurred the ink with his hand.
3.
claritymake an idea or distinction less clear
- The debate blurred the lines between fact and opinion.
4.
interfaceTECH. transfer focus away from in a GUITECH.
- Clicking outside the window blurred the input field.
Noun
1.
visual objectunclear shape or object seen without sharp edges
- I saw only a blur in the distance.
2.
mental statestate of being unfocused or confused
- His mind was a blur during the exam.
3.
marksmear or smudge on a surface
- There was a blur of ink on the paper.
Images of blur
unclear shape or object seen without sharp edges
Expressions with blur
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make differences between groups or ideas less clear
This new law will blur the lines between public and private.
make distinctions between things less clear
The new policy may blur the boundaries between work and personal life.
make differences between things less clear
The new policy blurs the distinction between public and private sectors.
make the difference between two things unclear
This new law will blur the line between work and home.
make the edges less clear
The fog began to blur the outlines of the trees.
in a way that is fast and confusing
The weekend went by in a blur of activities.
visual streaking of moving objects in images
The photo showed motion blur as the car sped by.
Origin of blur
Unknown
Examples of blur in a sentence
The lines between reality and dreams can blur. She blurred the lines with her brush. The rain blurred the window view. Her words blurred the truth of the situation. The artist blurred the distinction between reality and fantasy. The software update blurred the background automatically.
Switching tabs will blur the current window. Headlights became a blur as the car sped past. The old photograph is just a blur now. Everything after the accident was a blur. The last few days have been a blur. A greasy blur covered the kitchen window. She wiped a blur from the bathroom mirror.
View all translations of blur
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- French:brouiller, flou, ...
- German:verschwimmen, Verschwommenes, ...
- Italian:offuscare, sfocatura, ...
- Spanish:desdibujar, mancha, ...
- Portuguese:desfocar, mancha, ...
- Chinese:模糊, 朦胧, ...
- Japanese:ぼやけさせる, ぼやけたもの, ...
- Arabic:شَوَّشَ, ضَبابِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:לְטַשְׁטֵשׁ, טִשְׁטוּשׁ, ...
- Russian:затуманивать, размытое пятно, ...
- Ukrainian:затуманювати, нерізкий контур, ...
- Hindi:धुंधला करना, धुंधली आकृति, ...
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