transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈstig-mə-ˌti-zəm ]
noun
Date: 1846
1. : a defect of an optical system (as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
2. : a defect of vision due to astigmatism of the refractive system of the eye and especially to corneal irregularity
3. : distorted understanding suggestive of the blurred vision of an astigmatic person