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wideband

wideband

6.4
Able to work with a large range of radio signals
  • adjective
  • /ˈwaɪdˌbænd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : banda ancha
  • Our lab is equipped with several wideband antennas for research purposes.

Examples

  • The wideband technology enhances internet speeds significantly.

  • Engineers used a wideband amplifier to test the equipment.

  • The new radio supports wideband communication for improved audio quality.

  • Many modern devices utilize wideband signals for better performance.

  • The engineer designed a wideband antenna to improve signal reception across various frequencies.

  • The new wideband router can support multiple devices simultaneously without slowing down the internet speed.

  • With wideband technology, data can be transmitted over a broader frequency range, enhancing the quality of telecommunications.

Synonyms

broadband
vswideband
  • Specialized
3.9

Working over a wide range of signals to carry data fast

focuses on operating across a wide frequency range rather than speed

Antonyms

to narrowband
  • Specialized
8.1

To change a signal so it uses a small range of frequencies

How Wide

ultrawideband
  • Specialized
7.7
wideband
  • Specialized
6.4
broadband
  • Specialized
3.9
narrowband
  • Specialized
1 7.0

Surface Forms

wideband positive

Morphology

wideband = wide + band (transparent) = wide + band

The meaning 'covering a wide frequency range' is directly derivable from 'wide' + 'band' and matches productive compounding logic in English.

Etymology

Wideband combines wide ('broad') and band ('range' or 'strip'). Think of a wide strip that covers many frequencies. A wideband device works over a 'wide range' of frequencies, so it can handle many frequencies at once.