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noise
/nɔɪz/
Noise describes sound that is unwanted, distracting, or devoid of meaningful structure. Unlike 'sound', which is neutral, noise carries a strong negative connotation of chaos or intrusion. In technical contexts, it refers to the 'garbage' data that hides the actual message. It represents an obstacle to clarity, whether that is auditory clarity in a room or data integrity in a circuit. When used as a verb, it suggests a deliberate act of spreading information—often rumors or complaints—to ensure they are heard by many, moving from private thought to public disturbance.
💬Casual Conversation
Can you please tell Leo to pipe down? All this noise is driving me nuts.
HE IS JUST PLAYING KAREN. STOP BEING SO HIGH STRUNG.
Meanings
A sound, especially one that is loud, unpleasant, or unexpected.
"The noise of the traffic kept me awake all night."
Irrelevant or meaningless data or interference that obscures a signal in electronic communications.
"The radio was producing too much static noise to hear the broadcast."
To make a loud sound, often as a way of attracting attention or creating disturbance.
"He noised his grievances to everyone in the office."