loudness

noun

loud·ness ˈlau̇d-nəs

: the attribute of a sound that determines the magnitude of the auditory sensation produced and that primarily depends on the amplitude of the sound wave involved

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However, a 2018 clinical trial found 15 sessions of acupuncture over three weeks helped reduce tinnitus loudness and severity in people with nerve issues. —

Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024 The World Health Organization suggests a sound allowance for weekly exposure based on loudness. —

Jillian Hubertz, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2024 For comparison, 120 dB is the loudness of a hammer striking a nail or a passing ambulance siren; 80 dB equates to heavy traffic or a noisy restaurant. —

Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024 Each of these collective nouns expresses something about the communal experience—the challenges of decision-making, the loudness of many voices, the treachery of intimacy, the delights of it. —

Lola Milholland, TIME, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for loudness