The noise
Example: The noise affects communication quality
Definition
"The noise" refers to unwanted or disturbing sounds that interfere with the clarity or quality of communication, making it difficult to hear or understand the intended message properly.
Etymology
The phrase "the noise" comes from the Old French word 'noise,' meaning 'sound, clamor,' which itself originates from the Latin 'nausea,' initially meaning 'seasickness' but later associated with unpleasant sensations. Did you know that "noise" originally had connotations related to discomfort and disturbance, much like its modern use?
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"The noise" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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