radio frequency

noun

: any of the electromagnetic wave frequencies that lie in the range extending from below 3 kilohertz to about 300 gigahertz and that include the frequencies used for communications signals (as for radio and television broadcasting and cell-phone and satellite transmissions) or radar signals
radio frequency table

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During his studies, Dauphin worked at the university's radio frequency identification lab. Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025 Officials are currently prioritizing the use of sophisticated radio frequency technology that can geolocate the operator of a drone, a source familiar with the investigation told CNN. Polo Sandoval, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024 Budgets And Bandwidth Despite their advantages, private mobile networks face significant hurdles, starting with radio frequency spectrum access. Stephen Farrugia, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 This method leverages the advantages of lasers over traditional radio frequency communications, enabling data rates up to 100 times faster, increased bandwidth, and improved security. New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for radio frequency 

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of radio frequency was in 1915

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“Radio frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radio%20frequency. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

radio frequency

noun
: any of the electromagnetic wave frequencies between about 3 kilohertz and 300 gigahertz that are used especially in radio and television transmission and in radar

Medical Definition

radio frequency

noun
: any of the electromagnetic wave frequencies that lie in a range extending from below 3 kilohertz to about 300 gigahertz and that include the frequencies used for communications signals (as for radio and television broadcasting and cell-phone transmissions) or radar signals
often hyphenated when used before another noun
radio-frequency waves
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