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hertz

 

[ hษœrts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

frequency measurement

Hertz is the standard unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI), defined as one cycle per second. It is commonly used to measure various phenomena, such as sound waves and electromagnetic radiation. The term hertz is widely used in electronics and other fields to denote the frequency of periodic events. For example, in audio technology, sound frequencies are often measured in hertz to determine pitch.

Synonyms

cycles per second, frequency unit

Examples of usage

  • The radio station broadcasts at a frequency of 101.5 megahertz.
  • The CPU operates at a speed of 3.2 gigahertz.
  • Sound frequency can be measured in hertz to establish the tone of a musical note.

Translations

Translations of the word "hertz" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hertz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฐเฅเคŸเฅเคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hertz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hertz

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะตั€ั†

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ herc

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ˜ใƒซใƒ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hertz

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hertz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hertz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ค๋ฅด์ธ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฑุชุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hertz

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hertz

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ตซๅ…น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hertz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hertz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะตั€ั†

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ”แƒ แƒชแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ herts

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hertz

Word origin

The term 'hertz' is named after the German physicist Heinrich Hertz, who was one of the first to demonstrate the existence of electromagnetic waves in the late 19th century. The unit was widely adopted as a standard measure of frequency to honor his contributions to the fields of physics and electrical engineering. The use of the word 'hertz' as a unit was officially recognized in 1930, and it gradually replaced other terms for frequency, such as 'cycles per second.' Over time, hertz has become a fundamental concept in various scientific disciplines, including medicine, telecommunications, and audio technology, reflecting its importance in measuring oscillations and waves.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,032, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.