decibel

Definition

  • noun: a unit for measuring how loud a sound is
  • noun: a unit for expressing the ratio of two amounts of electric or acoustic signal power equal to 10 times the common logarithm of this ratio
  • abbr. 'dB'

Examples

  • suffered hearing loss from repeated exposure to high 'decibels' [=to loud sounds]

  • a rock concert blasting music at 110 'decibels'

Movie quotes

  • (..) We just haven't tested with people in them yet. You'll notice these stealth panels, similar to what we use on the B-. The rotors have been muffled with decibel killers. It's slower than a Black Hawk, lacks the offense and the stability. But, it can hide. So, uh, e-excuse me, but what do we-what (..)
    2012 Zero Dark Thirty