What does decibel mean?
A unit of measurement for the intensity of sound, equal to one tenth of a bel. A decibel is a logarithmic unit used to express the ratio of two values of a power or field quantity, often used to express the intensity of sound.
Example
"The concert was so loud that it reached a decibel level of 110, causing some audience members to cover their ears."
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