noise meter

Sound level indicator

A noise meter is a device that measures sound levels, typically displaying readings in decibels.

Used by workplace safety inspectors, audio engineers, and environmental monitors to assess whether noise exceeds safe or legal limits: The noise meter showed the factory floor at 95 decibels.

Also called a sound level meter or decibel meter.

decibelTenth of a bel
soundAudible wave phenomenon
loudnessPerceived sound intensity
microphoneAudio input device
volumeAmount of space filled

acoustic · reading · calibration · measurement · display · audiometer · threshold · frequency · sensitivity · needle · gauge · dial · hearing · hearing loss · ear protection · vibration · peak · level

Opposites

measurement target

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Heat-measuring instrument

light meter · barometer · hygrometer · speedometer · voltmeter

detection vs. generation of sound

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Sound amplification device

speaker · amplifier · siren · horn · alarm

SOUND vs. SILENCE

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Control that kills audio

earplugs

Family

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Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G