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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
There's support for HDR10+ content, plus standard dynamic range content can be automatically bumped to something approaching HDR. New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2025 Images show the lowest noise and capture the widest dynamic range from ISO 100-1600, and start to show some signs of noise at ISO 3200, but still look good up through ISO 25600. PC Magazine, 25 July 2025 And after multiple rounds of judging across a variety of standard and high dynamic range picture quality categories, the overall winner was [drum roll please]… the Sony Bravia 8 II. John Archer, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 Apart from dynamic range, the Z6III's 24.5MP sensor delivers picture quality that's in line with current-generation cameras with a similar pixel count. PC Magazine, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for dynamic range

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dynamic range was in 1917

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Dynamic range.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dynamic%20range. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on dynamic range

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!