heart rate

noun

: the rate at which the heart beats
Aerobic exercise increases your heart rate.

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Framery, which makes soundproof phone pods and sells them to companies such as Microsoft and L’Oreal, has tested outfitting its chairs with biosensors capable of measuring heart rate, breathing rate, and nervousness. Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026 There’s activity tracking for steps, heart rate, and calories, with the user interface featuring Mega Man designs on each feature. James Peckham, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026 Other side effects may include dizziness, headache, and increased heart rate. Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 With an 18-hour battery life and many sensors, this smartwatch tracks steps, heart rate, blood oxygen and sleep habits. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heart rate

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Medical Definition

heart rate

noun
: a measure of cardiac activity usually expressed as number of beats per minute see maximum heart rate
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