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high frequency
noun
: a radio frequency between very high frequency and medium frequency see Radio Frequencies Table
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However, because of their large mass, dynamic drivers are less able to provide the crystal clear mid and high frequencies that planar magnetic speakers can deliver.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
This annual event, peaking in mid-August, is known for its high frequency of shooting stars fueled by the debris trail created by the comet Swift-Tuttle.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Aug. 2024
All three were about as effective against the mid and high frequencies, however.
—PCMAG, 24 July 2024
As seen by the epic first film’s conclusion, when Regan Abbott (Millicent Simmonds) puts her hearing aid against a microphone, emitting a high frequency sound against the raging Death Angel in her home, the creature spirals out.
—Rendy Jones, EW.com, 9 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1892, in the meaning defined above
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“High frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20frequency. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
high frequency
noun
: a radio frequency in the range between 3 and 30 megahertz
—abbreviation HF
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