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baseband

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The frequency range occupied by a message signal prior to modulation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: communications, electrical-engineering, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, telecommunications

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A method of transmission in which only one frequency channel is used at a time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Qualifier: noun adjunct

Topics: communications, electrical-engineering, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, telecommunications

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A device using baseband transmission.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: business, electrical-engineering, electricity, electromagnetism, electronics, energy, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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History

Etymology

From base + band.

Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kantataajuuskaista — frequency range
  • German: Basisband — frequency range
  • Icelandic: grunnband — frequency range
  • Korean: 기저대역 (gijeodaeyeok) — frequency range
  • Swedish: basband — frequency range
  • Finnish: kantataajuus- — transmission method
  • German: Basisbandübertragung — transmission method
  • Korean: 베이스밴드방식 (beiseubaendeubangsik) — transmission method