frequency response

American  

[free-kwuhn-see ri-spons] / ˈfri kwən si rɪˈspɒns /

noun

Electronics.

1. the effectiveness with which a circuit, device, or system processes and transmits signals fed into it, as a function of the signal frequency.

2. Also called frequency-response curve.  a graph of frequency response, with signal amplitude or gain plotted against frequency.

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Etymology

Origin of frequency response

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

"Our experiments demonstrate that this approach eliminates the inherent nulls in the frequency response, which is a significant advancement for photonic time-stretch systems and coherent optical communication systems," Ordouie says.

From Science Daily • Oct. 4, 2023

Compared to headphones made for casual listening, these deliver a flatter frequency response for more accurate mixing and monitoring.

From The Verge • Mar. 28, 2022

That lower frequency response is the signature of a time crystal.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 1, 2022

The 12-inc- tall, E-MU XM7’s speakers each feature 5-inch custom designed woofers, an oversized magnet and shielding, and a 1-inch high efficiency silk dome tweeter delivering wide frequency response, booming bass and excellent dynamic range.

From Washington Times • Nov. 27, 2015

The frequency response is 20 to 16,000 Hz.

From The Dawn of Amateur Radio in the U.K. and Greece: a personal view by Joly, Norman F.