decibel

Definition of Decibel in English :

Noun

1. db, decibel

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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noun

1.

a unit for comparing two currents, voltages, or power levels, equal to one tenth of a bel

2.

a similar unit for measuring the intensity of a sound. It is equal to ten times the logarithm to the base ten of the ratio of the intensity of the sound to be measured to the intensity of some reference sound, usually the lowest audible note of the same frequency

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noun

1. Acoustics

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

2. Electronics and Radio

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)

Decibel

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n. Abbr. dB

A unit used to express relative difference in power or intensity, usually between two acoustic or electric signals, equal to ten times the common logarithm of the ratio of the two levels.

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