Reverberation (Noun)
Meaning 1
The repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves; "she could hear echoes of her own footsteps".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
A remote or indirect consequence of some action; "his declaration had unforeseen repercussions"; "reverberations of the market crash were felt years later".
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Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The reverberation of the scandal was felt across the entire industry, leading to widespread reforms.
- The economic reverberations of the pandemic continued to affect small businesses long after the initial lockdowns.
- The reverberation of the environmental disaster was still being felt decades later, with many species struggling to recover.
- The company's decision to downsize had a significant reverberation on the local community, leading to widespread unemployment.
- The reverberations of the policy change were not fully understood until years later, when its impact on the economy became clear.