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Definition of Stereo
1. Adjective. Designating sound transmission from two sources through two channels.
Category relationships: Electronics
Similar to: Biaural, Binaural
Derivative terms: Stereophony
2. Noun. Reproducer in which two microphones feed two or more loudspeakers to give a three-dimensional effect to the sound.
Terms within: Amplifier
Specialized synonyms: Boom Box, Ghetto Blaster, Ipod, Quadraphonic System, Quadraphony, Quadriphonic System, Walkman
Generic synonyms: Reproducer
Derivative terms: Stereophonic
3. Noun. Two photographs taken from slightly different angles that appear three-dimensional when viewed together.
Specialized synonyms: Anaglyph
Generic synonyms: Exposure, Photo, Photograph, Pic, Picture
Definition of Stereo
1. Proper noun. A solar observation mission, consisting of two identical spacecraft, that will provide stereoscopic imaging of the Sun. ¹
2. Noun. A system of recording or reproducing sound that uses two channels, each playing a portion of the original sound in such a way as to create the illusion of locating the sound at a particular position, each offset from the other, thereby more accurately imitating the location of the original sound when the recorded or reproduced sound is heard. ¹
3. Noun. A device used for playing music, usually in the home, that reproduces sound using stereo. ¹
4. Adjective. Of sound, music, etc, recorded in stereo. ¹
5. Adjective. Of a pair of images: one depicting the view as would be seen from one eye and the other from the other eye, so that when viewed appropriately, they combine to give an impression of three dimensions. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Stereo
1. to make a type of printing plate [v -ED, -ING, -S]
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