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very high frequency

very high frequency

1 3.7
A radio frequency range from 30 to 300 megahertz used for FM radio, TV, and two-way radios
  • noun
  • /ˈvɛri haɪ ˈfrɛkənsi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : muy alta frecuencia
  • Signals in the very high frequency range are ideal for FM radio and television broadcasts.

And yeah, the VHF cannot be blocked stands for a very high frequency, Yeah.

Examples

  • This very high-frequency range, in between the microwaves and the far-infrared radiation, has recently caught the attention of the scientific community because of its applications in security screening and nanoscale imaging systems.

    Academic text (2011)

  • By placing a metal gate electrode on the graphene channel, we demonstrated a graphene transistor that is capable of amplifying electrical signals at very high frequencies.

    Blog text (25)

  • So, so each one of these modes at very high frequencies, it actually kind of approaches the free space mode.

  • Well, these babies actually make a very, very high frequency noise, which I can't hear.

  • Very high frequency (VHF) radio collars allow scientists to follow wolves' travels.

    Academic text (2012)

  • The equipment used for communication relies on very high frequency signals to ensure clear transmissions.

  • Scientists study the properties and applications of very high frequency waves for improved technology.

Synonyms

VHF
vsvery high frequency
  • Specialized
5 4.5

Radio signals used for television, radio, and short-range communication

is the full descriptive phrase rather than the short abbreviation

How Low

extremely low frequency
  • Specialized
1 6.8
very low frequency
  • Specialized
1 6.5
low frequency
  • Specialized
2 4.9
medium frequency
  • Specialized
4.8
high frequency
  • Specialized
1 4.6
very high frequency
  • Specialized
1 3.7
superhigh frequency
  • Specialized
1 7.4

Surface Forms

very high frequency singular
very high frequencies plural

Morphology

very + high + frequency

The phrase is compositionally built from 'very' (intensifier) + 'high' (of great pitch/level) + 'frequency' (rate), so a learner who knows the parts will infer it means frequencies that are particularly high — i.e. a high-frequency radio band. The exact technical bounds (30–300 MHz) are specialist knowledge, but the basic meaning is transparently derived from the constituents.

Etymology

Very high frequency describes radio 'waves' that repeat very 'often'; high frequency means many repeats each second, so these bands are used for 'FM radio', 'TV' and 'two-way radios' to carry clear signals.