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signal strength

/ˈsɪɡnəl strɛŋkθ/
noun phrase★Intermediate— measure of signal quality
💻Technology
technical

The power or quality of a transmitted signal, often measured in decibels (dBm) or as a percentage.

Engineers adjusted the antenna to improve signal strength.

Engineers modified the antenna to enhance the signal's power and quality.

💡

Signal strength is critical for reliable communication in wireless systems.

Collocations

strong signal strengthhigh-quality signalweak signal strengthpoor-quality signalmeasure signal strengthassess signal quality

Synonyms

signal qualitytransmission powersignal level

Antonyms

signal interferencesignal noisesignal attenuation

Related Phrases

signal-to-noise ratiophrase
ratio of useful signal to background noise
signal attenuationphrase
reduction in signal strength

💡Pro Tip

Technical Context

Signal strength is often measured in dBm (decibels relative to 1 milliwatt).

⚡Gold Rule

Measurement

Higher dBm values indicate stronger signal strength.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'signal' (information transmitted) + 'strength' (power or intensity).

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in telecommunications, wireless networks, and radio technology.

Word Breakdown

signal
transmitted information
root
+
strength
power or intensity
root
English Dictionary

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