signal-to-noise ratio
The "signal-to-noise ratio" is crucial in fields like engineering, communication, and audio to measure the clarity and quality of signals by comparing them to background noise.
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Definition
C1Engineering and Communication
(technical)A measure comparing the strength of a desired signal to the level of background noise, often expressed in decibels.
Example
- Improving the signal-to-noise ratio can enhance the clarity of communication systems.
- Engineers work to maximize the signal-to-noise ratio in audio equipment.
C1Statistics
(technical)A metric indicating the proportion of meaningful data to random fluctuations or errors in a dataset.
Example
- In statistical analysis, a high signal-to-noise ratio indicates that the data contains more useful information than noise.
B2Colloquial
(informal)The proportion of useful or interesting information in a conversation or message.
Example
- The meeting had a good signal-to-noise ratio, with most discussions being productive and relevant.
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