hertz
word
Definition
A unit used to measure frequency, meaning how many times something happens per second, especially in sound waves and radio signals.
Usage & Nuances
Abbreviated as 'Hz'. Always used with numbers showing frequency. Common in science, engineering, and audio technology. Not pluralized as 'hertzes'—simply '100 hertz'.
Spanish: hercioPortuguese (BR): hertzPortuguese (PT): hertzChinese (Simplified): 赫兹Chinese (Traditional): 赫茲Hindi: हर्ट्ज़Arabic: هرتز
Example Sentences
The song plays at 440 hertz.
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Human ears can hear sounds from 20 to 20,000 hertz.
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The radio signal is set to 100 hertz.
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My headphones can produce sounds up to 24,000 hertz, which is higher than what I can actually hear.
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Older TVs operated at 50 hertz, but now most use much higher frequencies for smoother images.
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If your computer monitor supports a higher hertz rate, animations will look smoother.
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