frequency band

American  

noun

Radio and Television.

1. band.

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frequency band British  

noun

1. a continuous range of frequencies, esp in the radio spectrum, between two limiting frequencies

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Etymology

Origin of frequency band

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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frequency band

The proposal would set aside two-thirds of the 2 gigahertz MSS frequency band for commercial use, with one-third for secure government communications.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026

While these results are impressive already, the new technique opens the possibility of capturing more details in this frequency band of light than ever before.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 21, 2023

The frequency band used by Starlink is adjacent to a band reserved for radio astronomy and any spillover could impact observations.

From Science Magazine ● Feb. 27, 2023

In Europe, however, 5G typically operates at frequency bands 3.8 GHz and below, and in-flight services will likely be offered at an even lower frequency band.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 6, 2022

He flipped a switch that turned on the finder pickup, then turned the selector to his own frequency band.

From Anchorite by Schelling, George Luther