Synonyms for

Hz

Verb / hɜ:tz / Another word for hz — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hz is an abbreviation for hertz, which is a unit of frequency measurement equal to one cycle per second.

Synonyms & similar words

hz hertz cyclepersecond cycle cps cyclessecond cps frequency oscillation vibration megahertz kilohertz gigahertz terahertz petahertz exahertz frequencies oscillations vibrations pulses beats resonances waves

Common collocations

  • hertz frequency
  • kilohertz frequency
  • megahertz frequency
  • gigahertz frequency
  • hertz unit
  • hertz cycle
  • hertz measurement

Word family

noun hertz

Usage note

Hertz (Hz) is the SI unit of frequency, representing one cycle per second. It is named after German physicist Heinrich Hertz.

Example sentences

  1. The sound wave has a frequency of 50 hertz.
  2. The doctor measured the patient's pulse at 80 hertz.
  3. The Wi-Fi router operates at 2.4 gigahertz.
  4. The earthquake had a frequency of 5.2 hertz.
  5. The music producer adjusted the oscillation of the synthesizer to 440 hertz.

Quotes

  • I love the sound of the bass guitar at 60 hertz.
  • The human ear can hear frequencies ranging from 20 hertz to 20,000 hertz.
  • The speed of light is approximately 300,000,000 meters per second or 300,000,000 hertz.

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