noise

A1
Pronunciation
/nɔɪz/
/nɔɪz/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant.

Example Sentences
  • He knew that it was trash day, when the garbage collectors made all the noise.
2 Definition

Sound or signal generated by random fluctuations.

3 Definition

Unwanted part of a signal.

4 Definition

(by extension) Unwanted fuss or bustle; useless activity.

5 Definition

The measured level of variation in gene expression among cells, regardless of source, within a supposedly identical population.

6 Definition

Rumour or complaint.

Example Sentences
  • The problems with the new computer system are causing a lot of noise at Head Office.
7 Definition

Music, in general; a concert; also, a company of musicians; a band.

8 Definition

A genre of rock music that uses static and other non-musical sounds, also influenced by art rock.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make a noise; to sound.

2 Definition

To spread news of; to spread as rumor or gossip.