Which type of noise occurs when the sender and the receiver have different opinions on the meaning of the same word?
A) jargon
B) semantics
C) loss of transmission
D) ambiguity
E) none of these

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Semantics refers to the meaning of words and how they are interpreted. When the sender and receiver have different opinions on the meaning of a word, this is a semantic noise. Jargon refers to specialized terminology used within a specific field or industry, while loss of transmission and ambiguity are related to technical issues and confusion in communication, respectively.

Which Type of Noise Occurs When the Sender and the Receiver