speech intelligibility

the degree to which speech sounds (whether conversational or communication-system output) can be correctly identified and understood by listeners in a particular environment. Background or other system noise is one of the most important factors influencing speech intelligibility. See also articulation index.

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Psychology term of the day

February 21st 2025

bulimia

n. insatiable hunger for food. It may have physiological causes, such as a brain lesion or endocrine disturbance, or be primarily a psychological disorder (see binge-eating disorder; bulimia nervosa). See also hyperbulimia; hyperphagia. —bulimic adj., n.