noise level

• Die Menge oder Intensität von Schall in einer bestimmten Umgebung, oft in Dezibel gemessen; metaphorisch auch die Menge an störenden oder irrelevanten Informationen in einem System oder einer Kommunikation.

The amount or intensity of sound present in a particular environment, often measured in decibels, or used metaphorically to describe the amount of distracting or irrelevant information in a system or communication.

1. Sound intensity measurementB1formal

   The amount or intensity of sound present in a given environment, often measured in decibels.

   Schallpegel

   • The noise level in the factory exceeded safety limits.
   • We measured the noise level in the library to ensure it was quiet.
   • High noise levels can cause hearing damage over time.

2. Disturbance or disruptionB1informal

   The degree of unwanted or disruptive sound in a particular setting.

   Geräuschpegel

   • The noise level at the party made it hard to have a conversation.
   • Please keep the noise level down while others are studying.
   • The noise level from the construction site was unbearable.