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Definition of S/N ratio
S/N ratio
noun
- abbreviated form of signal-to-noise ratio. "SNR" is also used.
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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