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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Their growing range of Z-mount lenses can make the switch worth it, especially for those prioritizing dynamic range over specialized astro features. Jacob Little, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025 Editors who prefer to apply a color grade later on, whether for creative effect or simply to squeeze more dynamic range out of a high-contrast scene, can switch to the flat F-Log2 profile. PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025 This ensures optimal signal-to-noise levels and dynamic range, enhancing performance regardless of the connected source. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 The company has also cooked in AI processing and 16 stops of dynamic range. Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dynamic range

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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 3 Apr. 2025.

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