high frequency

noun

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

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An Affinity For Impact Work A high frequency of social entrepreneur and changemaker keywords describes a talent pool with a strong affinity for impact work. Sarah Jefferson, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Low frequencies correspond to deep sounds, like a bass drum; high frequencies correspond to sharp sounds, like a whistle. Jiaxin Zhong, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025 In other words, these animals had an unusually high frequency of mating and, as a result, an unusually high number of offspring for their age. Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025 The tweeter employs patented Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) that absorbs 99 percent of unwanted noise generated from the rear of the driver for pure, natural high frequencies. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025 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 26 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

high frequency

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