ENGLISH DICTIONARY

De-emphasis

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /diːˈɛmfəsɪs/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: De-emphasis is a noun meaning A reduction in emphasis.

Meaning

A reduction in emphasis.

More Meanings

  1. (telecommunications) A signal distortion, carried out at a receiver, in order to undo the effects of pre-emphasis at the transmitter.
  2. (telecommunications) A reduction of the level of all bits except the first one after a transition.

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Related dictionary entries include deemphasis, deintensification, downplaying, diminution, dehancement, devaluation.

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