Audibility

/ɔːdɪˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The quality or condition of being able to be heard clearly; the degree to which sound can be perceived by the ear.

Etymology

From Latin 'audibilis' (able to be heard) derived from 'audire' (to hear), plus -ity forming abstract nouns. The concept became formalized in acoustics and psychology.

Kelly Says

Audibility isn't just about volume—your brain filters what you notice, which is why you suddenly 'hear' your name in a crowded room even at the same volume as before, a phenomenon called the cocktail party effect.

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