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discriminator Definition

dis·crimi·na·tor (di skrimi nāt′ər)

noun

  1. one that discriminates
  2. Radio a circuit for demodulating frequency-modulated or phase-modulated carrier waves

discriminator Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: If they have identical discriminator, they may or may not be isomorphic.
  • set: Setting the discriminator to a value that is consistent with the currently active union member does not affect the currently active member.
  • use: Trigger logic and timing is derived using leading-edge discriminators in remotely controlled 16-channel VME modules.

Adjective modifier

  • alleged: It was for Ms Webster to show that the alleged discriminator had treated her less favorably.
  • good: The next best discriminator was a fixation disparity variable.
  • key: Look for the ability to be able to apply the strategy to the situation identified as a key discriminator.
  • strong: In addition, situational factors of urban/rural residency and degree of involvement with farming are also strong discriminators.

Modifies a noun

  • output: Thus the sign of the discriminator output indicates whether the target is approaching or moving away.
  • value: The discriminator value is set to a value consistent with the first named member of the union.
  • level: Dark noise rates for both detectors were 0.12 counts cm -2 s -1 above a discriminator level of 0.05 times the peak detector gain.
  • circuit: The change between 7½ and 3¾ ips is accomplished electronically by shifting the resonant frequency of the discriminator circuit.

Noun used with modifier

  • level: However the relative discriminatory power of geodemographics and person and household level discriminators varies considerably from behavior to behavior.
  • performance: Its two main performance discriminators are average packet download throughput and peak rate.