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frequency response
nounDefinition of frequency response
: the ability of a device (such as an audio amplifier) to handle the frequencies applied to it
also
: a graph representing this ability
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That has allowed Tesla's battery to take advantage of frequency response pricing, which has piqued the interest of investors. — Megan Geuss, Ars Technica, "Tesla’s new battery in Belgium shows value is in dispatch speed," 16 May 2018 The way an object responds to sounds of different pitches is called its frequency response. — Ben Finio, Scientific American, "Make Sprinkles Dance," 31 May 2018 The ButtKicker Advance is accurate, provides powerful frequency response, is virtually indestructible, and requires no maintenance. — Charles Curtis, USA TODAY, "Andy Reid's nickname for new Chiefs kicker is epic," 3 Oct. 2017 With a frequency response range of approximately 5Hz to 200Hz the ButtKicker Advance provides powerful tactile response without the sound pressure of a subwoofer. — Charles Curtis, USA TODAY, "Andy Reid's nickname for new Chiefs kicker is epic," 3 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'frequency response.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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