subjective tone

any tonelike sound that is perceived by an individual but not present in the acoustic input. This covers a broad range of percepts, including combination tones, tinnitus, and auditory hallucinations.

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May 9th 2024

risk-assessment matrix

a table used to prioritize hazards on the basis of risk, which is defined by the intersection between the probability of the hazards and the severity of their consequences. Also called hazard-assessment matrix.