high frequency

noun

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

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In a nutshell, the shocks use low damping forces when the vehicle is traveling in a high frequency environment, like on long stretches of smooth road, but use high damping forces when traveling in a low frequency area like a road with a lot of bumps or sharp corners. Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024 Maintain your leverage, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue implored his players during the session; stop turning the ball over at such a high frequency. Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024 No other vaccines are given at such a high frequency, but experts say there’s no reason to believe that the vaccines — and in particular, the mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna — aren’t effective. Akshay Syal, M.d., NBC News, 3 Nov. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for high frequency 

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 15 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

high frequency

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