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Dolby

[ dohl-bee, dawl- ]

Trademark.
  1. a brand of system for reducing high-frequency noise in audiotape using various electronic devices during recording and playback.


Dolby

/ ˈdɒlbɪ /

noun

  1. any of various specialized electronic circuits, esp those used for noise reduction in tape recorders by functioning as companders on high-frequency signals


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Dolby1

named after R. Dolby (born 1933), its US inventor

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Example Sentences

But a life-altering invasion of personal privacy is nothing like a trip on the steps at the Dolby Theatre.

Yes, the 86th Academy Awards will go down on Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

Ray Dolby, 80 We have Ray Dolby to thank for the way we listen to music and watch movies.

Even many of the sponsors are of the low-key variety, including Turner Classic Movies, Dolby, and yes, Omaha Steaks.

And Mr. Dolby tells us also how in travelling it was often necessary for him to ward off such attacks by taking brandy.

At the end of that time Miss Dolby promises to come back and resume boarding with me.

I saw it, and the gasman and Dolby saw it, and stood at that side of the platform in agonies.

Over it she told me her name—Miss Dolby—and finally she left me with a last comforting assurance.

It sounded uncertain, and a childish quibble to boot, but Miss Dolby exclaimed triumphantly, as at an inspiration.

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