noise suppression
[/nɔɪz səˈprɛʃən/]
noun
supressão de ruído
1. The process or technology of reducing, eliminating, or minimizing unwanted sound or audio interference in recordings, communications, or audio signals
Modern smartphones use noise suppression to improve call quality during conversations in noisy environments.
Os smartphones modernos usam supressão de ruído para melhorar a qualidade das chamadas em ambientes barulhentos.
2. In audio engineering, the technique of applying filters or algorithms to remove background noise from audio recordings or live signals
The podcast producer applied noise suppression to eliminate the sound of traffic from the interview.
O produtor do podcast aplicou supressão de ruído para eliminar o som do trânsito da entrevista.
3. A feature in communication devices or software that reduces unwanted acoustic or electronic noise
The conference call system has advanced noise suppression capabilities.
O sistema de conferência tem recursos avançados de supressão de ruído.
This is a specialized technical term widely used in both Brazilian and American technology sectors. In Brazil, it's particularly relevant in the growing tech and telecommunications industries. The term has become increasingly important in consumer technology marketing, especially with the rise of noise-cancelling headphones and remote work communication tools. In Portugal, the term is used similarly in technical contexts but may be less frequently encountered in everyday conversation.
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