Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kHz
noun
kil-oh-hurts
Definition
Kilohertz, which is a unit of frequency equal to one thousand hertz.
Examples
- The radio station broadcasts at 100.5 kHz.
- The audio signal operates at a frequency of 20 kHz.
- Many computer monitors refresh at rates of 60 kHz.
Meaning
kHz is commonly used to measure electromagnetic frequencies, including sound waves. It signifies the number of cycles per second in a wave.
Synonyms
- kilohertz
- kiloherz
