Dolby

American  

[dohl-bee, dawl-] / ˈdoʊl bi, ˈdɔl- /

Trademark.

1. a brand of system for reducing high-frequency noise in audiotape using various electronic devices during recording and playback.

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Dolby British  

/ ˈdɒlbɪ /

noun

1. any of various specialized electronic circuits, esp those used for noise reduction in tape recorders by functioning as companders on high-frequency signals

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Etymology

Origin of Dolby

named after R. Dolby (born 1933), its US inventor

Example Sentences

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Dolby

Community director Jo Dolby said the funds awarded by the National Lottery Community Fund "will cover the majority of our core operating costs over the next three years".

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Unlike Imax or Dolby Cinema, Infinity Vision isn’t a projection format; rather, it’s a designation for auditoriums that meet certain standards for screen size, projection and sound.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026

The honors will be presented Nov. 15 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood during the academy’s 17th Governors Awards ceremony.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026

Politics, family, inflation, racism, weight gain and greed were among the multiple topics lampooned by Wanda Sykes during a dynamic and often wickedly funny tour stop at the Dolby Theatre last Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026

It sounded uncertain, and a childish quibble to boot, but Miss Dolby exclaimed triumphantly, as at an inspiration.

From The Golgotha Dancers by Manly Wade Wellman