flicker

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Flicker' usually refers to a light or image that rapidly fluctuates or wavers, sometimes creating the illusion of movement. For instance, the flickering of a movie screen.

Examples in Different Contexts

In market trends, a 'flicker' of interest in a new product could hint at its potential success. An analyst might observe, 'There's a flicker of excitement in the market about this innovation.'

Practice Scenarios

Software

Scenario:

I've observed intermittent screen flashing when launching the application. We should look into it.

Response:

That sounds like a flickering issue. I'll investigate the rendering code for possible optimizations.

Theater

Scenario:

This scene needs a bit more tension. Let's consider the ambiance, how can we improve it?

Response:

In that case, adding a flicker effect to the lights might add the unsettling atmosphere we're looking for.