Phrase guide
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Sound
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noun
A figure of merit that compares the strength of a signal carrying information to the level of noise interfering with it.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Synonyms: signal-noise ratio, SNR, S/N, S/N ratio
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The quantity of useful or interesting information compared to irrelevant or incorrect information in a message or conversation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
the ratio of signal intensity to noise intensity
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: signal-to-noise, signal/noise ratio, signal/noise, S/N
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: ratio
History
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Across languages
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