Definitions

1. verb

to move or act unsteadily or irresolutely, especially because of fear or anxiety; to be indecisive or hesitant

“The politician’s decision to dither on the policy led to widespread criticism.”

2. verb

to fluctuate or oscillate, especially between two or more alternatives

“The stock prices were dithering between a slight increase and a slight decrease.”

3. noun

a state of indecision or hesitation, especially because of conflicting desires or alternatives

“The dither over which college to attend kept the student up all night.”

4. noun

a device for generating a random or apparently random signal, used in electronic equipment

“The dither in the audio equipment helped to create a more natural sound.”

5. verb (intransitive)

to vibrate or oscillate, especially with a rapid or irregular motion

“The engine was dithering violently as the pilot struggled to control it.”