| discrimination [di´skrim·ǝ`nā·shǝn] COMMUNICATIONS 1. In frequency-modulated systems, the detection or demodulation of the imposed variations in the frequency of the carriers. 2. In a tuned circuit, the degree of rejection of unwanted signals. 3. Of any system or transducer, the difference between the losses at specified frequencies with the system or transducer terminated in specified impedances. COMPUTER SCIENCE See <<conditional jump>> |