noise

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Synonyms: poise, noisy, nose, noose, noie, noice, hoise, norse, boise, moise, nouse

Antonyms: poise, noisy, nose, noose, noie, noice, hoise, norse, boise, moise, nouse

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable}} Various [[sound]]s, usually unwanted or unpleasant.
2. Any sound.
3. Sound or signal generated by random [[fluctuation]]s.
4. {{lb|en|technology}} Any part of a [[signal]] or [[data]] that reduces the clarity, precision, or quality of the desired output.
5. {{lb|en|statistics}} Variation or deviation generated by random fluctuations.
6. {{lb|en|figurative|by extension}} Unwanted [[fuss]] or [[bustle]]; useless [[activity]].
7. {{lb|en|genetics}} The measured level of variation in [[gene]] expression among cells, regardless of source, within a supposedly identical population.
8. [[rumour|Rumour]] or [[complaint]].
9. {{lb|en|informal}} Speech that is [[suggestive]] of an [[attitude]] or [[opinion]].
10. {{lb|en|obsolete}} [[music|Music]], in general; a concert; also, a company of musicians; a band.
11. {{lb|en|music}} A genre of [[rock music]] that uses [[static]] and other non-musical sounds, also influenced by [[art rock]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To make a noise; to [[sound]].
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[spread]] news of; to spread as rumor or gossip.

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