generation loss

noun

The loss of quality between successive copies, usually associated with magnetic audio and video media.

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Meanings

noungeneration loss (countable and uncountable, plural generation losses)

plural generation losses

  1. countableuncountablebusinessThe loss of quality between successive copies, usually associated with magnetic audio and video media.
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