CLIPPING

Clipping

Clipping is a form of waveform distortion that occurs when an amplifier is overdriven and attempts to deliver an output voltage or current beyond its maximum capability. Driving an amplifier into clipping may cause it to output power in excess of its published ratings.

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clipping

Noun

  1. A piece of something removed by clipping.
    a clipping of hair
    grass clippings
  2. An article clipped from a newspaper.
  3. A short form (of a word).
    The word "ad" is a clipping of "advertisement".
  4. the process of cutting off a signal level that rises above a certain maximum level

Verb

clipping



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