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hertz

n. plural-only
C1 Advanced US //ˈhɛɹts// UK //hˈɜːts// hertz

n. a unit used to measure how often something happens in one second. You usually see it when talking about sound waves, radio signals, or computer speeds.

n. the SI unit of frequency, equal to one cycle per second. Named after Heinrich Hertz, it is used to quantify periodic phenomena such as electromagnetic waves and acoustic vibrations.


SIMPLE

Human hearing usually ranges from 20 to 20,000 hertz.

CONTEXTUAL

The technician adjusted the radio transmitter to broadcast at a specific frequency measured in hertz.

COMPLEX

Modern computer processors operate at billions of cycles per second, meaning their clock speeds are typically measured in gigahertz rather than simple hertz.

Synonyms
Origin

From German Hertz.

Usage

The word remains 'hertz' in both singular and plural forms; it does not take an 's' at the end for pluralization.

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