dynamic range

noun

: the ratio of the strongest to the weakest sound intensity that can be transmitted or reproduced by an audio or broadcasting system

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The wider the dynamic range, the more information the webcam can capture in the brightest highlights and darkest shadows in a single shot. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024 Modern photographs, by default, are super sharp, artificially vibrant, with high dynamic range that makes the image pop off the screen. Brendan Nystedt, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024 By boosting the dynamic range with an additional +6dB, the loudest moments sound louder while the quietest moments are clearer, giving the music more depth, excitement, definition and maybe even emotional impact. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 Speaking of footage, the new Active HDR mode is responsible for efficiently tone-mapping the dynamic range, which the sensor records into a readily usable output. New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dynamic range 

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dynamic range was in 1917

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“Dynamic range.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dynamic%20range. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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