interference

/ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
noun
  1. The act of getting involved in a situation where you are not wanted or needed.
    • The government warned against foreign interference in the election.
    • He resented any interference from his coworkers in his project.
    • My mother's constant interference in my plans is really frustrating.
  2. Disruption or noise that prevents a signal from being received clearly, especially in radio, TV, or electronic devices.
    • We couldn't hear the broadcast because of electrical interference.
    • The radio signal was full of static interference from the storm.
    • Metal walls can cause interference with your Wi-Fi connection.
  3. In sports, the act of illegally hindering an opponent's play.
    • The referee called a penalty for interference on the defender.
    • Interference is not allowed when the ball is in the air.
    • He was ejected from the game for intentional interference with the runner.
  4. The combination of two or more waves (such as light or sound) that results in a stronger or weaker overall wave.
    • Destructive interference can cancel out noise in certain areas.
    • The colorful patterns on the soap bubble are caused by light interference.
    • In physics class, we studied how sound waves create interference patterns.
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