Definition for "Decibel"

Decibel - (Noun)

phonetic : /ˈdesəˌbel/ phonetic : /-bəl/ http://www.gstatic.com/dictionary/static/sounds/de/0/decibel.mp3
1. A unit used to measure the intensity of a sound or the power level of an electrical signal by comparing it with a given level on a logarithmic scale
2. (in general use) A degree of loudness
  • his voice went up several decibels
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dB (a logarithmic unit of sound intensity; 10 times the logarithm of the ratio of the sound intensity to some reference intensity)
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A common measure of sound intensity that is 1 tenth of a bel on the logarithmic intensity scale. It is defined as dB = 10 * log10(P 1/P 2), where P1 and P2 are the relative powers of the sound.
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Decibel - (General)

1. a logarithmic unit of sound intensity; 10 times the logarithm of the ratio of the sound intensity to some reference intensity
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2. The decibel (dB) is a logarithmic unit that indicates the ratio of a physical quantity (usually power or intensity) relative to a specified or implied reference level. A ratio in decibels is ten times the logarithm to base 10 of the ratio of two power quantities. ...
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3. Decibel is a new communication framework for KDE4, the current major release of the KDE desktop environment. Decibel aims to integrate all communication protocols into the desktop. As of now users have all their contacts in different applications: AOL, MSN, E-mail, Skype, etc. ...
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4. Decibel is a monthly extreme music magazine published by the Philadelphia-based Red Flag Media. Since October 2004, Decibel has featured a plethora of extreme metal bands and musicians. Its sections include Upfront, Features, Reviews, Guest Columns and the Decibel Hall of Fame. ...
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5. A common measure of sound intensity that is 1 tenth of a bel on the logarithmic intensity scale. It is defined as dB = 10 * log10(P 1/P 2), where P1 and P2 are the relative powers of the sound
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6. (Decibels (dB)) the unit of measurement for the loudness of sound.
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7. (Decibels (dB)) A unit of measurement of optical power which indicates relative power. A -10 dB means a reduction in power by 10 times, -20 dB means another 10 times or 100 times overall, -30 means another 10 times or 1000 times overall and so on.
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8. (Decibels (dB)) A logarithmic representation of amplitude ratio, defined as 20 times the base ten logarithm of the ratio of the measured amplitude to a reference. dB readings, for example, are referenced to 1 volt rms. ...
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9. (Decibels (dB)) The logarithmic ratio between two signal levels. In video and audio, it is normally defined as: dB=20 log10(V2/V1)
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10. (Decibels (dB)) a logarithmic unit of attenuation, or gain, used to express the relative voltage or power between two signals. For filters we use decibels to indicate cutoff frequencies (-3 dB) and stopband signal levels (-20 dB) as illustrated in Figure F-3.
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11. (Decibels) Acronym is dB.  Used to measure sound and is loudness.  Every 10dB doubles the loudness.
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12. (Decibels) Measure of loudness by which hearing is tested. (Often abbreviated as dB.)
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13. (Decibels) Units for measuring sound.  Normal conversation is about 55 decibels.
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14. (Decibels) are the units used to calculate the strength of sound. The human ear is extremely sensitive and is able to pick up very low and loud decibel sounds. To give you an idea of the level of decibels for different sounds here are some examples:
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15. (Decibels) are the units used to express the intensity of a sound and the loudness of your exhaust! Many race tracks have decibel limits and exhaust notes may not be louder than these limits if a bike is to be permitted to compete on the track.
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16. (decibels (dB)) a measure of volume (sound intensity) .decision-making: reasoning that involves considering and choosing different options.
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17. Decibels (dB) are commonly used to describe gain or loss in circuits.  The number of decibels is found from:
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18. Decibels (db) are a unit measuring the intensity of noise.
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19. The power or voltage ratio of two signals.
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20. The unit of measure used to indicate relative changes in signal intensity or sound volume. The actual expression for calculating the difference in decibels between signal A and signal B is:
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21. unit that measures the intensity or loudness of sound.
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22. Unit used to measure sound. The human ear can normally detect a decibel change of 1 to 3. Normal conversation is around 60 dB while a 747 jet at takeoff is around 125 dB.
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23. The ratio between two power levels on a logarithmic scale. A 3 decibel increase is a doubling of power; a 20 decibel increase is a power increase of 100 times.
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24. Named after Alexander Graham Bell. We perceive differences in volume level in a logarithmic manner. Our ears become less sensitive to sound as its intensity increases. Decibels are a logarithmic scale of relative loudness. A difference of approx. ...
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25. The standard unit for expressing the ratio between powers P1 and P2. dB = 10 log10 P1 / P2, one tenth of a bel.
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Pronunciation : IPA

  • /ˈdɛsɪbɛl/
  • /ˈdɛsɪbəl/
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