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perceptual coding
Lossy compression that takes advantage of limitations in human perception. In perceptual coding, audio data is selectively removed based on how unlikely it is that a listener will notice the removal. MP3 and MPEG-2 AAC are popular examples of perceptual coding. See also lossy compression.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Software; Computer
- Category: Operating systems
- Company: Apple
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