narrowband
|nar-row-band|
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/ˈnær.oʊ.bænd/
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/ˈnær.əʊ.bænd/
limited frequency range
Etymology
Etymology Information
'narrowband' originates from the combination of 'narrow' and 'band,' where 'narrow' meant 'limited in extent' and 'band' referred to a range of frequencies.
Historical Evolution
'Narrowband' evolved from the concept of 'narrow' frequency bands used in early telecommunications.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any limited frequency range, but now it specifically denotes communication channels with small bandwidths.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of communication channel with a relatively small bandwidth, typically used for transmitting data at slower speeds.
Narrowband is often used in radio communications.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45