What does HERTZ mean?

hertz

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

1. the unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI), equal to one cycle per second (abbreviation: Hz)
2. a measure of the frequency of a sound wave or electrical signal

Pronunciations:

• US: /hɜrts/
• UK: /hɜːts/

Origin and Usage:

The word "hertz" is named after Heinrich Rudolf Hertz, a German physicist who first demonstrated the existence of electromagnetic waves in the late 19th century. It was adopted as the unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI) in 1960. The term is commonly used in physics and engineering to describe the frequency of sound waves, radio waves, and other types of electromagnetic radiation.

Synonyms:

• cycles per second
• megahertz
• gigahertz

Related Words:

• hurry
• heart
• heist
• hatch
• hedge

Example Sentences:

1. One hertz is equal to one cycle per second.
2. The radio station broadcasts at a frequency of 98.5 hertz.
3. The sound of a mosquito buzzing is typically around 600 hertz.