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Meaning of Decibel | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈdɛsɪbɛl

Definitions

A common measure of intensity ratio (e.g. for sound) that is one tenth of a bel on the logarithmic intensity scale. It is defined as dB = 10 log₁₀(P₁ / P₂), where P₁ and P₂ are the relative intensities.

Equivalents

العربية الديسيبل
Čeština decibel
Deutsch Dezibel
Ελληνικά ντεσιμπέλ
Español decibelio
Français décibel
Galego decibelio
Magyar decibel
Italiano decibel
日本語 デシベル
한국어 데시벨
Latviešu decibels
Nederlands decibel
Polski decybel
Português decibel
Русский децибел
Türkçe desibel

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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