What is the meaning of limiter?

noun

  • Electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform. ()
    • usage: "a limiter introduces amplitude distortion"
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