noise
/nɔɪz/
noun
- 1
Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant.
“He knew that it was trash day, when the garbage collectors made all the noise.”
- 2
Sound or signal generated by random fluctuations.
- 3
Unwanted part of a signal.
- 4
(by extension) Unwanted fuss or bustle; useless activity.
- 5
The measured level of variation in gene expression among cells, regardless of source, within a supposedly identical population.
- 6
Rumour or complaint.
“The problems with the new computer system are causing a lot of noise at Head Office.”
- 7
Music, in general; a concert; also, a company of musicians; a band.
- 8
A genre of rock music that uses static and other non-musical sounds, also influenced by art rock.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To make a noise; to sound.
- 2
To spread news of; to spread as rumor or gossip.
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