Definition

1. Noun:
   • Kilohertz: A unit of frequency equal to one thousand hertz (1000 Hz). It is used to measure cycles per second, particularly in radio frequencies, sound waves, and electronic signal processing.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The radio station broadcasts at a frequency of 98.5 kHz.
  • Human hearing typically ranges from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
  • The processor's clock speed is measured in kHz or MHz.

Advanced Usage

• Technical Specification: "kHz" is commonly used in technical fields like acoustics, telecommunications, and electronics to specify frequencies.
  • The ultrasonic dog whistle emits a sound at 22 kHz, which is inaudible to humans.

Variants and Related Words

• Hz (Hertz): The base unit of frequency, equal to one cycle per second.
  • The standard electrical power frequency in many countries is 50 Hz.
• MHz (Megahertz): A unit of frequency equal to one million hertz.
• GHz (Gigahertz): A unit of frequency equal to one billion hertz.

Synonyms

• Kilohertz: The full term for the abbreviation "kHz".
• Kilocycles per second (kc/s): An older, equivalent term sometimes used in older technical literature.

Notes

• Abbreviation: "kHz" is the standard abbreviation for kilohertz. It is always written with a lowercase 'k', an uppercase 'H', and a lowercase 'z'.
• Context: This term is almost exclusively used in scientific, technical, and engineering contexts. It is not typically used in everyday conversation.

Noun

1. one thousand periods per second