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 environmental observations, a 'flicker' in animal behavior might indicate changes in their habitat. A conservationist might state, 'The flicker in migratory patterns suggests climate impact.'

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.

UI-UX

Scenario:

Getting user feedback that the transition when scrolling is not smooth. They say it's jarring.

Response:

It could be flicker issues in the interface. I can revise the animation speed as a possible fix.