Phrase guide

high frequency

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

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The frequency area from 3 MHz through 30 MHz, commonly used for radio broadcasting.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: broadcasting, media, radio

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a pitch that is perceived as above other pitches

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: high pitch

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: pitch

3

noun

Meaning 3

3 to 30 megahertz

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: HF

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: radio frequency

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 高頻 /高频 (gāopín) — frequency area from 3 MHz through 30 MHz
  • Finnish: HF-alue — frequency area from 3 MHz through 30 MHz
  • German: Hochfrequenz — frequency area from 3 MHz through 30 MHz
  • Irish: ardmhinicíocht — frequency area from 3 MHz through 30 MHz
  • Italian: alta frequenza — frequency area from 3 MHz through 30 MHz
  • Polish: wysoka częstotliwość — frequency area from 3 MHz through 30 MHz
  • Turkish: yüksek frekans — frequency area from 3 MHz through 30 MHz