Meaning & use
acoustics
The scientific study of sound and how it behaves as it travels and is perceived.
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She studied acoustics in graduate school to design quieter jet engines.
The new concert hall was praised for its outstanding acoustics.
A note on using this word
Acoustics can refer to the science of sound itself, or, informally, to how well sound carries within a particular room or space.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
The qualities of a room or space that affect how sound is transmitted and heard within it.
The old cathedral has remarkable acoustics that make even whispers carry.
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