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impulse response

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Output of a dynamic system when presented with a brief input signal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, signal-processing

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Across languages

Translations

12 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: impulsantwoord — output from a brief input signal
  • Dutch: impulsrespons — output from a brief input signal
  • Finnish: impulssivaste — output from a brief input signal
  • French: réponse impulsionnelle — output from a brief input signal
  • German: Stoßantwort — output from a brief input signal
  • German: Impulsantwort — output from a brief input signal
  • German: Gewichtsfunktion — output from a brief input signal
  • Italian: risposta impulsiva — output from a brief input signal
  • Italian: risposta all'impulso — output from a brief input signal
  • Portuguese: resposta ao impulso — output from a brief input signal
  • Spanish: respuesta impulsiva — output from a brief input signal
  • Spanish: respuesta a un impulso — output from a brief input signal