background signal

noun phrase

Meaning

Extraneous or ambient radiation, noise, or data that is present in a system regardless of the specific measurement being taken.

Examples

The scientists had to filter out the background signal to detect the weak pulse from the distant star.
High levels of background signal in the laboratory can interfere with the accuracy of sensitive medical equipment.

Synonyms: noise, interference, ambient noise, static

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background signal

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈbækˌɡraʊnd ˈsɪɡnəl/

Definition

Extraneous or ambient radiation, noise, or data that is present in a system regardless of the specific measurement being taken.

Examples

The scientists had to filter out the background signal to detect the weak pulse from the distant star.
High levels of background signal in the laboratory can interfere with the accuracy of sensitive medical equipment.
Engineers designed the new sensor to ignore the constant background signal of the city's electrical grid.

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