ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Noise reduction

Okay, so let me explain it in simple words like I would to a five-year-old.

You know how when you're trying to read your favorite book, but your little sister is running around the room or your neighbor is mowing the lawn and it's harder for you to focus? That's what noise is.

Noise is any unwanted sound that can distract you from what you're doing, whether it’s your sister running around, someone talking loudly on the phone, or even the sound of traffic outside.

Noise reduction is like putting on headphones or earplugs. It helps to reduce the amount of unwanted noise that you hear. It works by using special materials or tools that block or absorb the sound, so you can focus better on what you're doing, like reading, sleeping or working.

Noise reduction is especially useful in places like classrooms, libraries, or even your bedroom when you're trying to sleep, where things can get noisy and disrupt your concentration.

So, that's it, noise reduction is simply a way to block, reduce, or absorb unwanted sound that makes it hard for you to focus.