 ##  [Outage Probability](/outage-probability) 

  ##  [Outage Probability](https://information.quantumdictionary.io/outage-probability-0) 

  
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**Information &amp; Communication Dictionary**

 
Definition

The probability that a link's instantaneous physical-quality metric (for example signal‑to‑noise ratio, received power or SINR) falls below the minimum threshold required for successful communication at the chosen modulation/coding and rate, producing a temporary inability to decode or reliably deliver payloads.