The first day at a new job, Caitlin's supervisor gives her instructions about a task using a word she has never heard before. Caitlin is confused about what to do because her supervisor's message includes ______ noise.

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Semantic noise refers to barriers in communication caused by differences in the meaning of words or symbols used by the sender and receiver. In this scenario, Caitlin is confused because she doesn't understand the meaning of the word used by her supervisor.

The First Day at a New Job, Caitlin's Supervisor Gives