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False Alarm

Description:

A false alarm refers to a situation where a warning, signal, or indication of danger or emergency turns out to be incorrect or unfounded.

Examples:

1. Noun - General Sense:

The fire alarm at the office turned out to be a false alarm caused by burnt popcorn in the microwave.

2. Noun - Security Systems:

The security company apologized for the false alarm triggered by a squirrel running past the motion sensor.

3. Noun - Medical:

He experienced a false alarm when he mistook indigestion for a heart attack.

4. Adjective - Describing Signals:

The false alarm signal caused unnecessary panic among the beachgoers.

5. Verb - Informal:

The dog often false alarms when he hears noises outside the house.

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