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int-uh-FEERR-uh-ns/ˌɪntəˈfɪərəns/

Interference is unwanted involvement, or noise that spoils a signal: political interference; radio interference. Interfere is the verb (already in the dictionary). Political interference in marking is denied. Uncountable in most uses. Sport: interference in a race. Do not use it for helpful advice you asked for.

Meaning

Unwanted involvement in something; also noise that spoils a signal.

Examples

• “Political interference in marking is denied in every board statement.”
• “Radio interference spoiled the listening file, which is the technical sense.”

Good to know

political / outside interference; interference in / with. Verb: interfere. Uncountable. Boards, sport, and physics (waves). Unwanted, not invited help.

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