high frequency

noun

: a radio frequency between very high frequency and medium frequency see Radio Frequencies Table

Examples of high frequency in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With a frequency response of 10Hz–40kHz, Iris is designed to deliver extended low and high frequency performance while keeping a natural coherence, immediacy and musicality from a single dynamic driver. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

This includes titanium diaphragms for smoother high frequencies and more responsive neodymium magnets instead of traditional ferrite. — New Atlas, 8 June 2026

Just remember the sunscreen — and watch the weather, since the region is known for fast-moving storms and a high frequency of tornadoes. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026

Apple's transparency is also good at reproducing high frequencies, which can be difficult even for expensive headphones. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for high frequency

• infrequency
• multifrequency

Kids Definition

high frequency

noun

: a radio frequency in the range between 3 and 30 megahertz

—abbreviation HF