Waveband (Noun)
Meaning
A band of adjacent radio frequencies (e.g., assigned for transmitting radio or television signals).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The new wireless router operates on the 2.4 gigahertz waveband to provide better coverage throughout the house.
- Local authorities assigned a special waveband for emergency communication during the natural disaster.
- The government agency regulates the allocation of wavebands for television broadcasting in the country.
- Most cordless phones in the US operate on the 2.4 or 5.8 gigahertz waveband to minimize interference from other devices.
- Due to interference issues, the company decided to switch from the 2.4 gigahertz to the 5 gigahertz waveband for their wireless network.