dolby

/ˈdoʊbɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a British audio engineer and inventor who developed the Dolby noise reduction system and Dolby surround sound system.

“He was awarded an Academy Honorary Award for his work on the Dolby sound system.”

2. verb

to process or enhance sound using the Dolby system

“The audio engineer dolbyed the audio track to reduce background noise.”

3. adjective

relating to or using Dolby surround sound or noise reduction

“The movie theater used Dolby sound to create a more immersive experience.”

Synonyms

  • noise reduction
  • surround sound

Antonyms

  • distortion
  • noise pollution