noyse

Noun

noise (countable and uncountable, plural noises)

1. (uncountable) Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant.
   • He knew that it was trash day, when the garbage collectors made all the noise.

   Synonyms:

   sound

2. Any sound.
   • The sudden noise made everyone jump.
3. Sound or signal generated by random fluctuations.
   • The complete flutter of the distant signal would probably so entirely destroy its identity that the crosstalk from it would be a substantially unintelligible noise.1909, De Loss K. Martin, Glenn D. Gillett and Isabel S. Bemis, “Some Possibilities and Limitations in Common Frequency Broadcasting”, in Proceedings of the IEEE, volume 15, page 215
4. Any part of a signal or data that reduces the clarity, precision, or quality of the desired output.
   • signal-to-noise ratio
5. Variation or deviation generated by random fluctuations.
6. (broadly, figuratively) Unwanted fuss or bustle; useless activity.
   • In order to provide coherence and confidence, the leader must dramatically turn down the noise level in the organization, eliminate any unnecessary distractions that inevitably get in the way of execution, and banish the fear of uncertainty.2013, R. Douglas Williamson, Straight Talk on Leadership: Solving Canada's Business Crisis

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