Interference
noun
The act of getting in the way or stopping something from happening.
They kept winning until there was some interference from another team.
Often appears as...
- cause interference
- avoid interference
noun
Noise or other things that stop signals, sounds, or images from being sent clearly.
We're not sure why there's interference on the radio. Maybe it's due to a storm.
Often appears as...
- radio interference
- satellite interference
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Technical
noun
The action of getting involved in and trying to influence a situation that does not concern you.
I didn't appreciate your interference in my personal affairs.
Often appears as...
- unwanted interference
- political interference
noun
In sports, an action that unfairly hinders an opponent.
The player was penalized for interference.
Often appears as...
- goal interference
- offensive interference
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Specific
noun
In physics, the process in which two or more waves combine to form a new wave.
This experiment shows the interference of light waves.
Often appears as...
- wave interference
- constructive interference
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Academic
noun
The act of getting in the way or stopping something from happening.
They kept winning until there was some interference from another team.
Often appears as...
- cause interference
- avoid interference
noun
Noise or other things that stop signals, sounds, or images from being sent clearly.
We're not sure why there's interference on the radio. Maybe it's due to a storm.
Often appears as...
- radio interference
- satellite interference
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The action of getting involved in and trying to influence a situation that does not concern you.
I didn't appreciate your interference in my personal affairs.
Often appears as...
- unwanted interference
- political interference
noun
In sports, an action that unfairly hinders an opponent.
The player was penalized for interference.
Often appears as...
- goal interference
- offensive interference
Usage tips
Specific
noun
In physics, the process in which two or more waves combine to form a new wave.
This experiment shows the interference of light waves.
Often appears as...
- wave interference
- constructive interference
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Physical or Abstract
Interference can describe physical blockages or abstract disruptions in plans.
The crowd's interference with the parade route caused a delay.
Pro Tip 2/2Negative Connotation
'Interference' often implies a negative outcome or an unwanted interruption.
His constant interference made it hard to finish our project on time.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical or Abstract
Interference can describe physical blockages or abstract disruptions in plans.
The crowd's interference with the parade route caused a delay.
Pro Tip 2/2Negative Connotation
'Interference' often implies a negative outcome or an unwanted interruption.
His constant interference made it hard to finish our project on time.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical or Abstract
Interference can describe physical blockages or abstract disruptions in plans.
The crowd's interference with the parade route caused a delay.
Pro Tip 2/2Negative Connotation
'Interference' often implies a negative outcome or an unwanted interruption.
His constant interference made it hard to finish our project on time.
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Smash fear, learn...
will show you subject, object, verb, placement of indirect, direct objects, gender and so forth. From that point, you can then, if you want to, acquire multiple languages, alternate them so there is no interference. We can talk about that if anyone in interested. And now I love languages. So ballroom dancing, implicit versus explicit -- very important.
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What is epigenetics? -...
which is translated into proteins by structures called ribosomes. And proteins are much of what determines a cell's characteristics and function. Epigenetic changes can boost or interfere with the transcription of specific genes. The most common way interference happens is that DNA, or the proteins it's wrapped around,
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Would you live on the...
They collectively show that the moon has much more to teach us about the history of our solar system. A radio telescope on its far side could observe the cosmos, shielded from the Earth’s electromagnetic interference. And the lunar surface is rich in minerals, like silicon, aluminum, and magnesium,
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Safari Live - Day 249 PIPE...
quite tricky to raise to adulthood and other parts where this probably lists of those areas where there's no lions or no hyenas then they'll have a much easier time of it but generally in those places their biggest problem then becomes loss of habitat and and human interference
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This thought experiment...
As the particle travels through the rows of miniature figures, complicated interference patterns will develop in the probability distribution, making it even more difficult to accurately predict its position. And here’s where your advanced physics degree can finally come in
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How math saved my life PIPE...
incredible beautiful knowledge that I had completely ignored previously in my life well then one day I was in the math lab and a friend that I had talked to came in all excited and he said they were studying interference patterns and when he showed me these a feather could
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How do focus groups...
and one of the main ones is that the simple act of observing something can change it. This principle is called observer interference. The answers participants give are likely to be affected by the presence of the researchers, social pressure from the rest of the group,
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Julian Treasure: Why...
There's a second way though, as well. That's interference. Communication requires sending and receiving, and I have another whole TEDTalk about the importance of conscious listening, but I can send as well as I like, and you can be brilliant conscious listeners.
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Paola Antonelli: Why I...
of the limitations of the processor. So the kind of interferences that you see here that look like beautiful barriers in the game are actually a consequence of the processor's limitedness, which is fantastic. So aesthetics is always important.
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Baby Squirrels Nesting PIPE...
against all comers by setting up a temporary perimeter they prevent interference with their young and reserve local supplies for their new families
Video examples
Smash fear, learn...
will show you subject, object, verb, placement of indirect, direct objects, gender and so forth. From that point, you can then, if you want to, acquire multiple languages, alternate them so there is no interference. We can talk about that if anyone in interested. And now I love languages. So ballroom dancing, implicit versus explicit -- very important.
Video examples
What is epigenetics? -...
which is translated into proteins by structures called ribosomes. And proteins are much of what determines a cell's characteristics and function. Epigenetic changes can boost or interfere with the transcription of specific genes. The most common way interference happens is that DNA, or the proteins it's wrapped around,
Video examples
Would you live on the...
They collectively show that the moon has much more to teach us about the history of our solar system. A radio telescope on its far side could observe the cosmos, shielded from the Earth’s electromagnetic interference. And the lunar surface is rich in minerals, like silicon, aluminum, and magnesium,
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 249 PIPE...
quite tricky to raise to adulthood and other parts where this probably lists of those areas where there's no lions or no hyenas then they'll have a much easier time of it but generally in those places their biggest problem then becomes loss of habitat and and human interference
Video examples
This thought experiment...
As the particle travels through the rows of miniature figures, complicated interference patterns will develop in the probability distribution, making it even more difficult to accurately predict its position. And here’s where your advanced physics degree can finally come in
Video examples
How math saved my life PIPE...
incredible beautiful knowledge that I had completely ignored previously in my life well then one day I was in the math lab and a friend that I had talked to came in all excited and he said they were studying interference patterns and when he showed me these a feather could
Video examples
How do focus groups...
and one of the main ones is that the simple act of observing something can change it. This principle is called observer interference. The answers participants give are likely to be affected by the presence of the researchers, social pressure from the rest of the group,
Video examples
Julian Treasure: Why...
There's a second way though, as well. That's interference. Communication requires sending and receiving, and I have another whole TEDTalk about the importance of conscious listening, but I can send as well as I like, and you can be brilliant conscious listeners.
Video examples
Paola Antonelli: Why I...
of the limitations of the processor. So the kind of interferences that you see here that look like beautiful barriers in the game are actually a consequence of the processor's limitedness, which is fantastic. So aesthetics is always important.
Video examples
Baby Squirrels Nesting PIPE...
against all comers by setting up a temporary perimeter they prevent interference with their young and reserve local supplies for their new families
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David Cameron
British Politician
People feel that the EU is heading in a direction that they never signed up to. They resent the interference in our national life by what they see as unnecessary rules and regulation. And they wonder what the point of it all is. Put simply, many ask 'why can't we just have what we voted to join - a common market?
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Richard Carmona
American Public Servant
In honor of Surgeon General Koop's legacy, we should ensure that the position of surgeon general is protected from political interference, funded appropriately and nominated from the ranks of career public health professionals who merit consideration, as is done in the other uniformed services.
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Irvine Welsh
Scottish Novelist
For 'Filth,' we had about 12 producers on the thing. The opening credits go on for months. Most of them are actually financers rather than producers. And the only way that we could raise the budget without interference from a studio was to have a lot of different financers on board.
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Ina May Gaskin
American Celebrity
It's very rare to see an undisturbed birth in a modern U.S. teaching hospital, but when you see a woman who isn't frightened, who's giving birth without interference, you stand back in awe and realize how little needed you are except in the rare circumstance.
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William E. Simon
American Public Servant
It is essential that the young people of this country learn to respect the right of every man and woman to seek his or her happiness with minimal interference from the government.
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Ann McLane Kuster
American Politician
I believe in less government interference in people's personal lives, including whom to marry, when and whether to bear a child and how to raise kind and compassionate children.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi
American Businessman
It is time to investigate Russian interference in our democracy and to address it in a manner that will help restore Americans' trust in their government.
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Eric Maskin
American Economist
Many markets work best with little or no outside interference. But others - especially those subject to big 'externalities' - need a helping hand.
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Eric Cantona
French Actor
For me, I don't like it when there is too much interference in our lives. We're not children. It is our own life in our hands.
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Vladimir Putin
Russian Statesman
I have a private life in which I do not permit interference. It must be respected.
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David Cameron
British Politician
People feel that the EU is heading in a direction that they never signed up to. They resent the interference in our national life by what they see as unnecessary rules and regulation. And they wonder what the point of it all is. Put simply, many ask 'why can't we just have what we voted to join - a common market?
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Richard Carmona
American Public Servant
In honor of Surgeon General Koop's legacy, we should ensure that the position of surgeon general is protected from political interference, funded appropriately and nominated from the ranks of career public health professionals who merit consideration, as is done in the other uniformed services.
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Irvine Welsh
Scottish Novelist
For 'Filth,' we had about 12 producers on the thing. The opening credits go on for months. Most of them are actually financers rather than producers. And the only way that we could raise the budget without interference from a studio was to have a lot of different financers on board.
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Ina May Gaskin
American Celebrity
It's very rare to see an undisturbed birth in a modern U.S. teaching hospital, but when you see a woman who isn't frightened, who's giving birth without interference, you stand back in awe and realize how little needed you are except in the rare circumstance.
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William E. Simon
American Public Servant
It is essential that the young people of this country learn to respect the right of every man and woman to seek his or her happiness with minimal interference from the government.
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Ann McLane Kuster
American Politician
I believe in less government interference in people's personal lives, including whom to marry, when and whether to bear a child and how to raise kind and compassionate children.
Quote examples
Raja Krishnamoorthi
American Businessman
It is time to investigate Russian interference in our democracy and to address it in a manner that will help restore Americans' trust in their government.
Quote examples
Eric Maskin
American Economist
Many markets work best with little or no outside interference. But others - especially those subject to big 'externalities' - need a helping hand.
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Eric Cantona
French Actor
For me, I don't like it when there is too much interference in our lives. We're not children. It is our own life in our hands.
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Vladimir Putin
Russian Statesman
I have a private life in which I do not permit interference. It must be respected.
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