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The definition of audible is loud enough to be heard.

(adjective)

A radio playing, an announcement that clearly reaches each classroom in the school and a perfectly functioning microphone are each an example of something that is audible.

See audible in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that can be heard; loud enough to be heard

Origin: LL audibilis < L audire: see audience

noun

☆ Football a play decided upon and called by the quarterback at the line of scrimmage

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audibility noun
audibly adverb

See audible in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

That is heard or that can be heard.

noun

Football A new or substitute offensive play called by the quarterback or a defensive formation called by a linebacker at the line of scrimmage as an adjustment to the opposing side's formation. Also called automatic.

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Origin: Late Latin audībilis

Origin: , from Latin audīre, to hear; see au- in Indo-European roots

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