Decibel Definition

dĕsə-bəl, -bĕl
noun
A numerical expression of the relative loudness of a sound: the difference in decibels between two sounds is ten times the common logarithm of the ratio of their power levels.
Webster's New World
A numerical expression of the relative differences in power levels of electrical signals equal to ten times the common logarithm of the ratio of the two signal powers Sometimes an absolute reference is used in the power ratio (10-16 watt per sq cm in acoustics, one milliwatt in electronics and radio)
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • db

Other Word Forms of Decibel

Noun

Singular:
decibel
Plural:
decibels

Origin of Decibel

  • deci– bel

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Decibel Sentence Examples

  • Dean asked, a decibel louder than necessary, causing a head-turn or two.

  • A decibel is the unit of measurement that is used to calculate the loudness of a noise.

  • We're too focused on the excitement of bringing a new baby into the world to notice the decibel level.

  • Play your personal road trip compilation when the chorus of "Are we there yet?" rises to an uncomfortable decibel level.

  • Every few seconds, someone would randomly press one of the buttons, and stand back to admire the high decibel auditory effect.

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Words Starting With

DDEDEC

Words Ending With

LELBEL

Unscrambles

decibel

Words Starting With D and Ending With L

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With D7 Letter Words Ending With L