Anything that might distort, block, or otherwise prevent a message from being properly encoded, sent, or comprehended is referred to as ________.

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Noise is any barrier or disturbance that can hinder the encoding, transmission, or decoding of a message. It can be physical, psychological, semantic, or cultural in nature. Static refers to a type of noise specifically related to audio signals. Feedback is a response to a message, not a barrier to its transmission. Response and decoding are not accurate in describing factors that may hinder the communication process.

Anything That Might Distort, Block, or Otherwise Prevent a Message