high frequency
haɪ ˈfrikwənsi
high frequencies
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Definition of high frequency - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
frequencyrate of occurrence or repetition of events in short intervals
  • The high frequency of buses during peak hours ensures no delays.
2.
radioTECH.frequency range from 3 to 30 megahertzTECH.
  • High frequency is often used in shortwave radio.
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Expressions with high frequency

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super high frequencyadj.
occurring with very high frequency or rate
The super high frequency of updates can be overwhelming.
high frequency cablen.
cable designed to carry high frequency signals
The high frequency cable connects the antenna to the receiver.
ultra high frequencyn.
radio waves between 300 MHz and 3 GHz
Ultra high frequency is used for TV broadcasting.
extremely high frequencyn.
radio frequency between 30 000 and 300 000 megahertz
The satellite operates on an extremely high frequency.
very high frequencyn.
radio-frequency band between 30 and 300 megahertz
Television channels often operate in the very high frequency band.

Expressions with high

high onadv.
in a position far up on something
The picture hangs high on the wall.
fly highv.
feel very happy or excited
After winning the match, she was flying high.
high gearn.
gear setting in vehicles for high speed
When the road cleared, he shifted into high gear.
high groundn.
elevated area of land above surrounding areas
The castle was built on high ground.
at high noonadv.
happening around 12 PM when the sun is highest
The duel was set to begin at high noon.
have high hopesv.
expect something very good or successful to happen
We have high hopes for the new project.

Expressions with frequency

high-frequencyadj.
occurring very often or repeatedly
High-frequency trading can be very profitable.
expected frequencyn.
how often something happens over time
The expected frequency of rain is twice a week.
low frequencyn.
rate of occurrence or repetition that is less frequent than average
The low frequency of his visits made her miss him more..
super high frequencyadj.
occurring with very high frequency or rate
The super high frequency of updates can be overwhelming.
transmission frequencyn.
number of times a signal is sent each second in a system
The radio's transmission frequency was set to 98.5 megahertz.
frequency rangen.
interval between lowest and highest frequencies used or handled by something
The microphone covers a frequency range from 50 Hz to 18 kHz.
audio frequencyn.
range of sound frequencies audible to humans
The audio frequency range is crucial for sound engineers.
frequency analysisn.
systematic study of how often specific items or events appear
The researcher used frequency analysis to examine common words in the survey responses.
frequency bandn.
continuous range of frequencies between two limits
The radio station operates within a specific frequency band.
frequency controln.
regulation of a signal or system so its rate stays correct
Accurate frequency control is essential for reliable radio communication.

Terms related to high frequency

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frequentfrequentlyhigherhighestcycledensityincidenceintervalpatternprevalenceraterepetition

Terms with high frequency included in their meaning

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high-pitchedadj.
sound
having a high frequency or pitch
trebleadj.
sound
high in pitch or frequency
treblen.
audio
high-frequency response in audio equipment
rapid transitn.
urban transport
public transportation system in urban areas with high speed and frequency
ultrasonicadj.
high frequency
relating to sound frequencies above human hearing
ultrasonic sensorn.
technology
device that uses high frequency sound waves to detect objects or distance
ultrasound systemn.
medical
equipment that uses high-frequency sound waves for imaging or testing objects or bodies
high-frequencyadj.
rapid signals
operating at a high rate of frequency

Examples of high frequency in a sentence

  • High frequency of meetings can lead to burnout.
  • High frequency is crucial for amateur radio enthusiasts.
  • They used high frequency for international broadcasts.

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  1. French:haute fréquence, HF, ...
  2. German:hohe Frequenz, Hochfrequenz, ...
  3. Italian:frequenza elevata, banda alta, ...
  4. Spanish:alta frecuencia, banda alta, ...
  5. Portuguese:alta frequência, ...
  6. Chinese:高频率, 高频, ...
  7. Japanese:高頻度, 高周波, ...
  8. Arabic:تَرَدُّد عالٍ, تَرَدُّد مُرْتَفِع, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּדִירוּת גְּבוֹהָה, תֶּדֶר גָּבוֹהַּ, ...
  10. Russian:высокая частота, высокочастотный диапазон, ...
  11. Ukrainian:висока частота, радіочастота, ...
  12. Hindi:उच्च आवृत्ति, हाई फ्रीक्वेंसी, ...
high-frequency
ˌhaɪˈfriːkwənsi

Definition of high-frequency - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
frequentoccurring very often or repeatedly
  • High-frequency trading can be very profitable.
frequent repeated
2.
rapid signalsTECH.operating at a high rate of frequencyTECH.
  • The high-frequency radio waves are used for communication.
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Expressions with high-frequency

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high-frequency tradingn.
strategy for quick profit from price changes
Many hedge funds use high-frequency trading.
high-frequency signaln.
electrical or electromagnetic wave with rapid cycles used to carry information
The receiver filters out noise and amplifies the high-frequency signal.

Expressions with high

high onadv.
in a position far up on something
The picture hangs high on the wall.
fly highv.
feel very happy or excited
After winning the match, she was flying high.
high gearn.
gear setting in vehicles for high speed
When the road cleared, he shifted into high gear.
high groundn.
elevated area of land above surrounding areas
The castle was built on high ground.
at high noonadv.
happening around 12 PM when the sun is highest
The duel was set to begin at high noon.
have high hopesv.
expect something very good or successful to happen
We have high hopes for the new project.

Expressions with frequency

high-frequencyadj.
occurring very often or repeatedly
High-frequency trading can be very profitable.
expected frequencyn.
how often something happens over time
The expected frequency of rain is twice a week.
low frequencyn.
rate of occurrence or repetition that is less frequent than average
The low frequency of his visits made her miss him more..
super high frequencyadj.
occurring with very high frequency or rate
The super high frequency of updates can be overwhelming.
transmission frequencyn.
number of times a signal is sent each second in a system
The radio's transmission frequency was set to 98.5 megahertz.
frequency rangen.
interval between lowest and highest frequencies used or handled by something
The microphone covers a frequency range from 50 Hz to 18 kHz.
audio frequencyn.
range of sound frequencies audible to humans
The audio frequency range is crucial for sound engineers.
frequency analysisn.
systematic study of how often specific items or events appear
The researcher used frequency analysis to examine common words in the survey responses.
frequency bandn.
continuous range of frequencies between two limits
The radio station operates within a specific frequency band.
frequency controln.
regulation of a signal or system so its rate stays correct
Accurate frequency control is essential for reliable radio communication.

Origin of high-frequency

English, high (great) + frequency (rate of occurrence)

Terms related to high-frequency

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frequencyfrequentfrequentlycommonconstanthabitualpersistentrecurringregularroutineusualemitting

Examples of high-frequency in a sentence

  • High-frequency updates are essential for the app's success.
  • High-frequency trading has transformed the stock market.
  • The device uses high-frequency signals for better accuracy.

View all translations of high-frequency

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  1. French:à haute fréquence, rapide, ...
  2. German:hochfrequent, ...
  3. Italian:ad alta frequenza, ...
  4. Spanish:frecuente, alta frecuencia, ...
  5. Portuguese:de alta frequência, alta-frequência, ...
  6. Chinese:高频的, 高频率的, ...
  7. Japanese:高頻度の, 高周波の, ...
  8. Arabic:عالي التكرار, عالي التردد, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּתָדִירוּת גְּבוֹהָה, תָּדִיר גָּבוֹהַּ, ...
  10. Russian:высокочастотный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:високочастотний, ...
  12. Hindi:उच्च-आवृत्ति, तेज़-आवृत्ति, ...
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