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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And of course, black levels were essentially perfect, making this a great display for high dynamic range (HDR) content. Mark Coppock, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2025 All four projectors will support high dynamic range video, too. John Archer, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Every detail in the darkest shadows and brightest highlights is retained and accentuated by HDR's enhancement of the dynamic range. Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025 Compared to the Pro phones, the base model doesn't have quite as much dynamic range, and photos in challenging light will trend a bit dimmer. ArsTechnica, 29 Aug. 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 2 Oct. 2025.

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