Bit Error Rate

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

Ratio between the number of bits incorrectly received and the total number of bits transmitted in a telecommunications system.

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →

§1: Ratio between the number of bits incorrectly received and the total number of bits transmitted in a telecommunications system.

CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →

§1: Ratio between the number of bits incorrectly received and the total number of bits transmitted in a telecommunications system.