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loudness

loud·ness

uncommon

noun

1.

the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction)

  • “the kids played their music at full volume”
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2.

Origin

From Middle English loudnesse, lowdenesse, from Old English hlūdnes, equivalent to loud + -ness.

Phrases

  • loudness race
  • loudness war

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