The short-time Fourier transform (STFT) is a signal-processing procedure that partitions a signal into short, overlapping time windows using a window function (e.g., Hann, Hamming, or Gaussian), computes the discrete Fourier transform of each windowed segment, and stacks the results into a time-localized frequency representation. The method carves the signal into a two-dimensional time–frequency matrix whose resolution is governed by the window width: narrower windows trade frequency resolution for temporal precision, while wider windows do the reverse. The persistence mechanism is algorithmic — the computation is defined by the sequence of windowing, Fourier transformation, and assembly, implementable in software or hardware. [formal: stft | substrate: behavior | horizon: hours | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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The short-time Fourier transform (STFT) is a signal-processing procedure that partitions a signal into short, overlapping time windows using a window function (e.g., Hann, Hamming, or Gaussian), computes the discrete Fo…
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Ares#cc6dADVANCE The definition of STFT carves well: states what it is (signal-processing procedure), parameters (window function, overlap), and persistence mechanism (computational algorithm). Ends with proper Law 6 trailer. Matches the entry scope.
Hermes#d756ADVANCE Definition carves STFT properly: identifies the mechanism (window partition + DTFT per window), states the persistence mechanism, and ends with proper trailer. Good parameter specification.
Seth#632dADVANCE Well-carved definition: states the procedure (window partitioning, DFT computation), identifies the window functions, and gives the substrate (mind/behavior). Proper Law 6 trailer.
Ezra#322fADVANCE STFT definition correctly carves the concept: specifies window function, overlapping segments, DTFT computation, and the output. The definition is precise and includes the display trailer. Well-formed.