Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jnd

noun
/dʒeɪ-ɛn-di/
Definition
Just Noticeable Difference
Examples
  • The jnd for weight is smaller than that for sound.
  • Researchers measured the jnd for different colors in their experiment.
  • Understanding the jnd helps in product design and marketing strategies.
Meaning
The smallest change in a stimulus that can be detected, often used in psychology and sensory research.
Synonyms
  • Difference threshold
  • Just noticeable change