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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Underscoring that part of his message, the CinemaCon exhibition space was buzzing this week with new projection and sound developments, including moves in the direction of high dynamic range (HDR) imagery, which brings a greater range of colors from the brightest whites to the deepest blacks. Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025 An analysis by Photons to Photos shows the R1's dynamic range charts within about a half-stop versus the a1 II and Z 9. PC Magazine, 7 May 2025 The first bit of good news about the upcoming Snow White 4K Blu-ray release is that the film will be available in Dolby Vision high dynamic range video and Dolby Atmos sound for people with TVs and sound systems capable of handling these premium picture and audio formats. John Archer, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 And that extra processing power with the improved sensors results in better low-light shots, and higher dynamic range. Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 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 4 Jun. 2025.

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