radio frequency
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4.1
- noun
- /ˈreɪdioʊ ˈfriːkwənsi/
- Specialized
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radiofrecuencia
- Electromagnetic waves of radio frequency can make molecules vibrate and heat up, like microwaves heat food.
- radio frequency identification
- radio frequency meter
- radio frequency waves
We could buy the light that has a a receiver for this radio frequency signal.
- We could buy the light that has a a receiver for this radio frequency signal.
- And So what the Soviets then did was they beamed a radio frequency signal towards Harriman's office.
- Start to understand the physics of radio frequency or RF propagation.
- Also, there are levels that are set for these for magnetic fields, electric fields, radio frequency fields.
- So the base stations and they were looking at effects of radio frequency radiation RFR on human hormone profiles.
- So you have a USB going to a dongle that extends the range of the radio frequency transmitter, the wireless transmitter that connects to your headset.
- So clearly Omumua was not transmitting at the frequencies that we were looking at, the radio frequencies.
- This is radio frequency micro needling, right?
- I usually like to use radio frequency machines to like lift and tighten everything.
- Could be heat, could be sound, could be radio, radio frequency emissions and so on and so forth.
Examples
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The transmitter uses a radio-frequency signal to transmit the prescribed stimulator information.
Academic text (1996) -
One electronics manufacturer has reduced the time spent developing its radio frequency identification labels from about 10 days to three.
Academic text (2007) -
All I need is the radio frequency to track them.
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Do you need equipment to pick up radio frequencies that happen on radio?
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Interference must be messing with the radio frequency.
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It'll respond to the radio frequency and come straight to us.
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Emergency radio frequencies are scrambled.
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For several years, the government did not issue any licenses for radio frequencies.
Academic text (2009) -
Every cab company keeps a record of each of its cabs, radio frequencies.
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The safety system uses GPS and radio frequency signals to prevent train collisions.
Synonyms
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4.6
A radio wave used for wireless signals or medical treatment
How High
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4.6
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4.6
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4.1
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4.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
radio + frequency
The meaning 'the frequency used for radio waves/communication' is directly derivable from combining 'radio' (relating to radio waves or broadcasting) with 'frequency' (the rate or number of oscillations). This is a straightforward compositional noun phrase following common cross-linguistic patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both words should understand it.
Etymology
The phrase radio frequency joins radio, invisible waves used to send sound or data, and frequency, the idea of 'how often' something happens. So, radio frequency means 'how often' radio waves repeat, and that is why it refers to the invisible waves devices use to send and receive signals.