frequency band

American

noun

Radio and Television.

band.

frequency band British

noun

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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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

A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that 5G in Europe operates at a frequency band of 5 GHz and above. 5G in Europe typically operates at frequency bands 3.8 GHz and below.

From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2022

In particular, the agency is considering sharing the 1675 to 1680 MHz frequency band.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 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

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