Meaning of the word decibels in English

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decibels

US /ˈdɛs.ɪ.bɛlz/
UK /ˈdɛs.ɪ.bɛlz/

Plural Noun

a unit used to measure the intensity of a sound or the power of an electrical signal

Example:
Loud music can reach over 100 decibels, which can be harmful to hearing.
The noise level in the factory was measured in decibels.
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