Radio-frequency Spectrum (Noun)
Meaning
The entire spectrum of electromagnetic frequencies used for communications; includes frequencies used for radio and radar and television.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The allocation of the radio-frequency_spectrum is strictly regulated by the Federal Communications Commission to minimize interference and ensure fair use.
- Cell phone providers and other telecommunications companies pay billions of dollars to lease small slices of the radio-frequency_spectrum for their use.
- As technology advances, new ways to efficiently utilize the radio-frequency_spectrum are being explored, including techniques for spectrum sharing and aggregation.
- Wireless networks rely on specific ranges of the radio-frequency_spectrum to transmit and receive data between devices.
- In some countries, unused portions of the radio-frequency_spectrum are being repurposed for experimental use in next-generation wireless communication systems.