Word
waveform
Phoneticswave·form, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈweɪvˌfɔɹm/
UK/wˈeɪvfɔːm/
Definition
n. the shape of a sound or signal when you look at it on a screen. It shows how the sound changes over time, like a wave.
n. the shape of a wave representing a sound or other signal, typically displayed on an oscilloscope or similar device. Refers to the graphical representation of amplitude over time.
Examples
“The engineer adjusted the waveform to reduce the noise.”
“By analyzing the waveform of the electrical signal, the technician identified the source of the interference.”
“The software allows users to manipulate the waveform directly, enabling precise editing of individual peaks and valleys within the audio track.”
Examples
simple
“The engineer adjusted the waveform to reduce the noise.”
contextual
“By analyzing the waveform of the electrical signal, the technician identified the source of the interference.”
complex
“The software allows users to manipulate the waveform directly, enabling precise editing of individual peaks and valleys within the audio track.”
Real-World Examples
“Watermarks like SynthID are encoded in the pixels of an image or video or in the waveform of an audio clip.” “The capnography waveform, known as a capnogram, visually represents this CO2 concentration over each respiratory cycle.” Etymology
From wave + form.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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