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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High dynamic range, 4K finishing and temporal consistency remain significant challenges, even as Eyeline advances its own solutions. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 Even the actors’ bodies exhibit the bland greige produced by the high dynamic range of digital cameras and are flattened by the inconsistent lighting that comes from overuse of green screens. — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 These platforms utilize a high dynamic range that boosts the brightness and color of the image on your screen. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026 High-dynamic range High-dynamic range, which is often abbreviated as HDR in product specs, dramatically improves the color and contrast of a TV. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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