The phrase "serious distortion" means a significant and notable alteration or change in something, often resulting in a false or inaccurate perception of the original. Full definition
Accordingly, for many purposes the self - determination of the individual occasions can be ignored without serious distortion. (religion-online.org)
The EU has given the two countries one month to respond to allegations that they are «creating serious distortions of competition.» (goodereader.com)
An EC press statement said the «situation is creating serious distortions of competition that are damaging to economic operators in the other 25 member states». (thebookseller.com)