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interference

The correct spelling is interference.

How to pronounce interference

noun

IPA: /ˌɪntəɹˈfiɹɨns/

Say it like: Int-erf-ere-nse

The correct spelling is interference. The act of interfering with something, or something that interferes. For example: "They were glued to the TV, as the referee called out a fifteen yard penalty for interference."

Usage Examples

They were glued to the TV, as the referee called out a fifteen yard penalty for interference.

They wanted to watch the game on TV, but there was too much interference to even make out the score on the tiny screen.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The act of interfering with something, or something that interferes.
  2. 2.The illegal obstruction of an opponent in some ball games.
  3. 3.An effect caused by the superposition of two systems of waves.
  4. 4.A distortion on a broadcast signal due to atmospheric or other effects.
  5. 5.In United States patent law, an inter partes proceeding to determine the priority issues of multiple patent applications; a priority contest.

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