dynamic range

American  

noun

1. Audio. the ratio of the loudest to faintest sounds reproduced without significant distortion, usually expressed in decibels.

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dynamic range British  

noun

1. the range of signal amplitudes over which an electronic communications channel can operate within acceptable limits of distortion. The range is determined by system noise at the lower end and by the onset of overload at the upper end

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Etymology

Origin of dynamic range

First recorded in 1930–35

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dynamic range

HDR, or high dynamic range imaging, combines exposures with different brightness levels so that both very bright and very faint details can be preserved in a single image.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026

Her performance presents as camp, but her dynamic range of loud cackles and quiet glances is fabulous.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

"Beisembayev reeled off the concerto as if he was to the manner born," wrote The Guardian's Martin Kettle, praising his "sparkling technique, rhythmic control and dynamic range".

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2023

The new half-speed remaster underscores the LP's crisp dynamic range, overall warmth, and instrumental power and finesse.

From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2023

For its release on 4K Ultra HD, artisans created a new 4K scan from the original camera negative with high dynamic range grading, and the excellent screen-bursting results are visually crisp and hue-saturated.

From Washington Times ● Jan. 29, 2023

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