Noise in the communication process

Noise in the communication process interferes with a message, distorting or obstructing it between sender and receiver.

It can be physical, physiological, psychological or semantic, and each weakens accurate reception.

It does not make listeners attend more carefully; it competes with the signal and reduces clarity.

It does not focus wandering thoughts; rather it scatters attention further.

It does not enhance a message; it degrades the fidelity of what is received.

Reducing noise is central to making communication effective.