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 These filters were designed to remove the sound of vinyl surface noise and high frequency distortion when used in concert with the slope dial. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 The storm also flooded subway and train tunnels, and the recovery has been a slow process to rebuild due to the high frequency of trains in the corridors. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024 The 6mm drive functions like a tweeter playing the high frequencies. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024 It’s packed with high frequency foods including seeds, greens, fruits, algae, adaptogens and restorative roots. Booth Moore, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 See all Example Sentences for high frequency 

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Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of high frequency was in 1892

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“High frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20frequency. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

high frequency

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