Noun

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

* {{quote-magazine, date=2013-07-26, author=(Leo Hickman)

, volume=189, issue=7, page=26, magazine=(The Guardian Weekly) , title= How algorithms rule the world , passage=The use of algorithms in policing is one example of their increasing influence on our lives. And, as their ubiquity spreads, so too does the debate around whether we should allow ourselves to become so reliant on them – and who, if anyone, is policing their use.}}

An action exerted by a person or thing with such power on another to cause change.

A person or thing exerting such power or action.

* {{quote-magazine, year=2013, month=May-June, author= Katrina G. Claw

, title= Rapid Evolution in Eggs and Sperm , volume=101, issue=3, magazine=(American Scientist) , passage=Many genes with reproductive roles also have antibacterial and immune functions, which indicate that the threat of microbial attack on the sperm or egg may be a major influence on rapid evolution during reproduction.}}

(astrology) An element believed to determine someone's character or individual tendencies, caused by the position of the stars and planets at the time of one's birth.

(obsolete) The action of flowing in; influx.

* Hooker

God hath his influence into the very essence of all things.

(electricity) Electrostatic induction.

Noun

(en noun)

Various sounds, usually unwanted.

* (Francis Bacon) (1561-1626)

The heavens turn about in a most rapid motion without noise to us perceived.

* {{quote-book, year=1959, author=(Georgette Heyer), title=(The Unknown Ajax), chapter=1

, passage=Charles had not been employed above six months at Darracott Place, but he was not such a whopstraw as to make the least noise in the performance of his duties when his lordship was out of humour.}}

Sound or signal generated by random fluctuations.

(label) Unwanted part of a signal. (Signal to noise ratio )

(label) The measured level of variation in gene expression among cells, regardless of source, within a supposedly identical population.

Rumour or complaint.

* T. Baker

What noise have we had about transplantation of diseases and transfusion of blood!

* Spectator

Socrates lived in Athens during the great plague which has made so much noise in all ages.

(obsolete) Music, in general; a concert; also, a company of musicians; a band.

* (Ben Jonson) (1572-1637)

The king has his noise of gypsies.

(Milton)