intermediate frequency
ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət ˈfriːkwənsi
intermediate frequencies
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Definition of intermediate frequency - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
radioTECH.frequency used as an intermediate step in radio transmissionTECH.
  • The radio uses an intermediate frequency for better signal processing.
2.
electronicsTECH.frequency where signal amplification occurs in superheterodyne receiversTECH.
  • Most amplification happens at the intermediate frequency in the receiver.
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Expressions with intermediate

intermediate stepn.
stage between the beginning and end
This is an intermediate step in the project.
intermediate schooln.
school for children between elementary and high school
She attended an intermediate school before starting high school..
intermediate goodsn.
products used as inputs to make other finished goods or services
The factory buys intermediate goods like steel sheets and electronic components.
intermediate filamentn.
type of cytoskeletal component in cells
Intermediate filaments provide structural support to cells..
intermediate shaftn.
shaft placed between main parts to pass turning force or movement
The mechanic replaced the worn intermediate shaft in the steering column.
intermediate egretn.
medium-sized white heron found in various parts of the world
The intermediate egret waded through the shallow water searching for fish..

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.
high frequencyn.
rate of occurrence or repetition of events in short intervals
The high frequency of buses during peak hours ensures no delays.
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.

Terms related to intermediate frequency

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bandfrequencymodulationradiosignalspectrumtransmissionwaveamplificationelectronicsreceiver

Terms with intermediate frequency included in their meaning

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acr: Intermediate Frequency
signal frequency between radio and video frequencies
superheterodyne receivern.
radio technology
radio receiver mixing local and incoming frequencies to create intermediate frequency

Examples of intermediate frequency in a sentence

  • The device converts signals to an intermediate frequency.
  • The technician adjusted the intermediate frequency for better reception.
  • Engineers often test circuits at the intermediate frequency.

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  1. French:fréquence intermédiaire, ...
  2. German:Zwischenfrequenz, ...
  3. Italian:frequenza intermedia, ...
  4. Spanish:frecuencia intermedia, ...
  5. Portuguese:frequência intermédia, ...
  6. Chinese:中频, 中频信号, ...
  7. Japanese:中間周波数, ...
  8. Arabic:تَرَدُّد وَسِيط, تَرَدُّد مُتَوَسِّط, ...
  9. Hebrew:תֶּדֶר בֵּינַיִם, תֶּדֶר בֵּינַיִם, ...
  10. Russian:промежуточная частота, ...
  11. Ukrainian:проміжна частота, ...
  12. Hindi:मध्यवर्ती आवृत्ति, बीच की आवृत्ति, ...
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