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sideband

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The band of frequencies each side of the frequency of a carrier wave; formed as a result of modulation of the carrier.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From side + band.

Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: zijband — band of frequencies on each side of the frequency of a carrier wave
  • Finnish: sivukaista — band of frequencies on each side of the frequency of a carrier wave
  • German: Seitenband — band of frequencies on each side of the frequency of a carrier wave
  • Icelandic: hliðarband — band of frequencies on each side of the frequency of a carrier wave
  • Polish: wstęga boczna — band of frequencies on each side of the frequency of a carrier wave
  • Romanian: bandă laterală — band of frequencies on each side of the frequency of a carrier wave
  • Swedish: sidband — band of frequencies on each side of the frequency of a carrier wave
  • Tagalog: sagidbigkis — band of frequencies on each side of the frequency of a carrier wave
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