lost in the noise
Synonym lost in the underflow. This term is from signal processing, where signals of very small amplitude cannot be separated from low-intensity noise in the system. Though popular among hackers, it is not confined to hackerdom; physicists, engineers, astronomers, and statisticians all use it. [Jargon File]Nearby terms:
lossy audio compression ♦ lost in the noise ♦ lost in the underflow
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