Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kilohertz
Noun
/ˈkɪloʊhɜrts/
Definition
A unit of frequency equal to one thousand hertz.
Examples
- The radio station broadcasts at a frequency of 98.5 kilohertz.
- This computer processor runs at a speed of 400 kilohertz.
- FM radio typically operates in the range of several hundred kilohertz.
Meaning
Kilohertz is often used to measure the frequency of signals, particularly in electronics and telecommunications.
Synonyms
- kHz
