What does dithering mean?
Dithering means present participle and gerund of dither.
Dithering
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of dither.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of dither
- The act of one who dithers.
Example Sentences
Even though it became clear as early as 1766 that a separate policy for Quebec was required, eight long years of delays and ditherings lay between that recognition and actual legislation in the Quebec Act.
Word Forms
- ditherings
Related Words
When Should You Use Dithering?
Use dithering when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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What is a synonym for dithering?
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How do you use dithering in a sentence?
Even though it became clear as early as 1766 that a separate policy for Quebec was required, eight long years of delays and ditherings lay between that recognition and actual legislation in the Quebec Act.
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