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noise factor

American

noun

Radio, Electronics.

the ratio of the noise output of an ideal device to the noise output of the unit being tested.

Etymology

Origin of noise factor

First recorded in 1935–40

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Delivery drones haven’t been well received in some places, with the noise factor being a main complaint by residents.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

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