Word of the Day - dither

dither

/ˈdɪðə/ verb
[with object]
1 Be indecisive.
2 with object
Add white noise to (a digital recording) to reduce distortion of low-amplitude signals.
2.1 Display or print (a colour image) in such a way that it appears to contain more colours than are really available.
noun
1 informal mass noun Indecisive behaviour.
2 in singular A state of agitation.

Origin
Mid 17th century (in the dialect sense ‘tremble, quiver’): variant of dialect didder; related to dodder.

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We must not dither in our choice of words. Be decisive. Speak out clearly. (That does not mean we must shout.)