interference (Meaning)

Wordnet

interference (n)

a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries

the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication

(American football) blocking a player's path with your body

any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

Webster

interference (n.)

The act or state of interfering; as, the stoppage of a machine by the interference of some of its parts; a meddlesome interference in the business of others.

The mutual influence, under certain conditions, of two streams of light, or series of pulsations of sound, or, generally, two waves or vibrations of any kind, producing certain characteristic phenomena, as colored fringes, dark bands, or darkness, in the case of light, silence or increased intensity in sounds; neutralization or superposition of waves generally.

The act or state of interfering, or of claiming a right to the same invention.

interference Sentence Examples

  1. The incessant noise from the nearby construction site created significant interference with my concentration.
  2. The mother's constant nagging was an interference with her child's ability to focus on homework.
  3. The erratic power supply caused interference with the operation of medical equipment.
  4. The presence of metal in the room interfered with the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.
  5. The bright streetlights interfered with the astronomers' observation of the night sky.
  6. The interference of a third party in the negotiations caused a delay in reaching an agreement.
  7. The interference from electromagnetic fields can disrupt the functioning of electronic devices.
  8. The teacher asked students to avoid creating any interference during the exam.
  9. The interference of a toxic substance in the water system caused a public health crisis.
  10. The conflicting advice from different experts created interference in my decision-making process.

FAQs About the word interference

a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries, the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding, electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb com

obstruction, barrier,obstacle, hurdle, embarrassment, handicap, hitch, balk, impediment, block

impetus, catalyst,incentive, advantage, aid, benefit, assistance, aid, catalyst, incentive

The incessant noise from the nearby construction site created significant interference with my concentration.

The mother's constant nagging was an interference with her child's ability to focus on homework.

The erratic power supply caused interference with the operation of medical equipment.

The presence of metal in the room interfered with the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.