soundlevelmeter
nounUK /ˈsaʊnd ˌlevəl ˈmiːtə/
US /ˈsaʊnd ˌlevəl ˈmiːtər/
A tool that shows how loud a sound is.
The teacher used a sound level meter to check how noisy the classroom was.
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2. A device used by scientists to record sound levels in a forest.
Scientists placed a sound level meter near the birds' nests.
3. An instrument that helps workers know when a place is too loud.
The factory worker carried a sound level meter to protect his hearing.
4. A gadget that measures the volume of music at a concert.
The concert crew used a sound level meter to keep the music safe for everyone.