waveform

British

/ ˈweɪvˌfɔːm /

noun

physics the shape of the graph of a wave or oscillation obtained by plotting the value of some changing quantity against time

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The oboe is a double reed and it’s the purest waveform.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

But by looking closely at the waveform of the audio, the two sounds can be detected and the distance between them measured.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025

The second audio signature is the distinctive waveform.

From Salon • Aug. 9, 2024

Synthetic waveform tests showed that this addition significantly improved the evaluation of seismic wave polarization, a crucial factor in distinguishing signal from noise.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2024

A digital oscilloscope and waveform monitor were stacked over one of the computers.

From Terminal Compromise: computer terrorism: when privacy and freedom are the victims: a novel by Schwartau, Winn

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