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

Examples of dynamic range in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Indeed, the company is placing its next bet on the brighter lights and darker hues of high dynamic range, hosting demos at the Asian World Film Festival, out of CinemaCon and now back to Croisette for the second year in a row. Ben Croll, Variety, 15 May 2024 Fresh pineapple syrup comes with a bright and dynamic range, high highs and low lows, but the cooked pineapple syrup seemed a bit more mature, able to handle the mezcal with more grace. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 4 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for dynamic range 

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Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 29 May. 2024.

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