# decibel

Pronunciation: say "DES-i-bel" /ˈdɛsɪbɛl/

## Noun

1. A unit equal to one tenth of a bel, used to measure the intensity of a sound or signal on a logarithmic scale.
   - Simple: A unit for measuring how loud a sound is.
   - _Sound engineers keep the mix below a set decibel level to protect listeners' ears._
   - _City regulations cap nighttime noise at fifty-five decibels._

## Origin

Formed from the prefix "deci-" combined with "bel."

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