소리의 세기나 전력의 상대적 크기를 로그 척도로 나타내는 단위.
A logarithmic unit used to measure the intensity of a sound or the power level of an electrical signal by comparing it with a given level.
예문:
"The noise level of the rock concert reached 120 decibels, necessitating ear protection for the staff."
"In telecommunications, the gain of an amplifier is typically expressed in decibels."
일반적인 의미에서의 소리의 크기나 소음의 정도.
The degree of loudness of a sound in general or informal usage.
예문:
"The decibel level of the crowd's cheering increased when the home team scored a goal."
"She lowered her voice by several decibels when she realized the baby was sleeping."