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preemphasis
noun
pre·emphasis
\(ˈ)prē+\
Definition of preemphasis
: the intentional alteration of the relative strengths of signals at different frequencies (as in radio and in disc recording) to reduce adverse effects (as noise) in the following parts of the system
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Origin and Etymology of preemphasis
pre- + emphasis
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