Speech recognition. For the human linguistic concept, see Speech perception. Speech recognition (SR) is the inter-disciplinary sub-field of computational linguistics that develops methodologies and technologies that enables the recognition and translation of spoken language into text by computers.
Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  Deflection(noun) the act of turning aside, or state of being turned aside; a turning from a right line or proper course; a bending, esp. downward; deviation. 2  Deflection(noun) the deviation of a shot or ball from its true course.
verb (used with object) 1. to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress. 2. to prevent from doing, acting, or happening; stop: to hinder a man from committing a crime. verb (used without object) 3. to be an obstacle or impediment.