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signal to noise ratio

The ratio of useful information to useless information in any given statement.

signal to noise ratio

by Raul and JonG on Aug 29, 2003 04:49:23

1.)A term used in physics to describe the amount of information extracted from an electro-magnetic signal compared the information orginally introduced into that signal.
2.)term used by psuedo-erudites to describe the degree of usefulness found in communications by media, individuals or otherwise.

Example:
1.)Hey Jim, this stereo set up is fucked. I'm pumping out 200W but my system sounds like a transistor radio. That is one fucked up signal-to-noise ratio.

2.)Typically, a demogague actually benefits from non-sensical, contradictory and inflammatory statements and agendas. Ironically, the higher the signal-to-noise ratio, the more effective they become since any useful information would actually reign them in.

signal to noise ratio

by Cowclops on Aug 31, 2003 10:34:36

The logarithmic difference between the audio, video, or any signal and the unwanted random signal beneath it.

Example:
The signal to noise ratio of most DVD Video discs exceeds 50db. VHS, on the other hand pulls in at a lowly 38 db.

signal to noise ratio

by 290 on Sep 02, 2003 01:13:08

The approximate ratio of content-rich and interesting posts to trolls, flamewars, random shit and somesuch.

Example:
Man, the signal to noise ratio of this board dropped like a fucking rock when he started posting.

signal to noise ratio

by Jody on Aug 29, 2003 04:29:13

the ratio of signal to noise in decibels (dB).

Example:
A postitive signal to noise ratio means the signal is louder than the noise. A negative signal to noise ratio means the noise is louder than the signal. Typically, the signal is speech, music, or whatever sound is being listened for.

signal to noise ratio

by Tim McFadden on Aug 29, 2003 06:17:48

The ratio of what a woman says that makes sense to what she says that makes no sense.

This ratio is generally never greater than 0.5.

Example:
Man: I think my wife was trying to tell me something, but her signal to noise ratio was too low.

signal to noise ratio

by handle187 on Oct 31, 2003 17:18:16

The amount of screaming one generates, in proportion to the amount of real content they are communicating.

People who grow up in empty households (often with a lot of older people) feel as though noise and signal are in direct proportion, which causes them to pump more noise in the hopes of generating more signal.

See also: catharsis

Example:
"When I asked her what her problem was, the signal-to-noise ratio was just off da meat rack !"

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