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decibel

/dɪˈsɛbəl/ noun · British & US
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What does decibel mean?

noun

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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