kilohertz

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Noun kilohertz has 1 sense

kilohertz, kHz, kilocycle per second, kilocycle, kc - one thousand periods per second
--₁ is a kind of rate
--₁ is a part of megahertz, MHz, megacycle per second, megacycle, Mc
--₁ has parts:
Hertz, Hz, cycle per second, cycles/second, cps, cycle

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Kilohertz

Definition:

Kilohertz (kHz) is a unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI). It represents one thousand cycles per second. It is commonly used to measure radio wave frequencies and audio signals.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A unit of frequency equal to 1,000 hertz.

Example: The FM radio station broadcasts at a frequency of 103.5 kilohertz.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Popular Usage: Kilohertz is often used in discussing radio and audio signals.

Example Sentence: The DJ adjusted the kilohertz setting on the sound system to enhance the music quality.

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Usage 2:

Local Usage: In some regions, kilohertz may refer to the frequency used in medical ultrasound.

Example Sentence: The doctor examined the patient's abdomen using an ultrasound machine operating at 3 megahertz (MHz).

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