Noise

Noise refers to any disturbances that interfere with the transmission, receipt, or feedback of a message.

Definition

According to Management by Robbins and Coulter (14th edition),

Noise. Any disturbances that interfere with the transmission, receipt, or feedback of a message.

According to Looking Out, Looking In by Adler, Proctor (15th edition),

Noise. External, physiological, and psychological distractions that interfere with the accurate transmission and reception of a message.

According to the Marketing Communications by Fill (5th edition),

Noise. Occurs when a receiver is prevented from receiving all or part of a message in full, due to the omission or distortion of information during transmission.