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Vocabulary Entry
sone
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A unit of loudness, used primarily in acoustics.
Example Sentences
"The sound system can produce up to 10 sones of loudness."
"She measured the noise level in sones to ensure it was within safe limits."
"A sound of 3 sones is generally perceived as moderately loud."
V
verb
To cause to sound or to produce sound.
Example Sentences
"He soned the bell to signal the beginning of the event."
"The musician soned his instrument before the performance."
"The alarm soned loudly to wake everyone up."