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Noise (spectral phenomenon)

What is noise (spectral phenomenon)? A clear definition from the noise and sound section of our glossary, with 12 related terms, tools to try and further reading.

Definition of Noise (spectral phenomenon)

Noise is any type of random, troublesome, problematic, or unwanted signals.

Acoustic noise may mar aesthetic experience, such as attending a concert hall. It may also be a medical issue inherent in the biology of hearing.

In technology, noise is unwanted signals in a device or apparatus, commonly of an electrical nature. The nature of noise is much studied in mathematics and is a prominent topic in statistics.

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What is Noise (spectral phenomenon)?

Noise is any type of random, troublesome, problematic, or unwanted signals.

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