Uhf

Pronunciation: /juː.eɪtʃ.ef/

Definitions of UHF

noun abbreviation for Ultra High Frequency, a type of radio frequency used for broadcasting and communication

Example Sentences

A1 UHF stands for Ultra High Frequency.

A2 My new TV has a built-in UHF tuner.

B1 The UHF band is used for television broadcasting.

B2 I need to adjust the UHF antenna for better reception.

C1 The UHF radio waves have shorter wavelengths than VHF waves.

C2 UHF technology is commonly used in radar systems for its high resolution capabilities.

Examples of UHF in a Sentence

formal The UHF band is commonly used for television broadcasting.

informal I can't seem to get any channels on UHF, maybe the antenna needs adjusting.

slang I heard that new UHF radio is really cool, you should check it out.

figurative His mind was like a UHF signal, constantly shifting and hard to tune into.

Grammatical Forms of UHF

• plural: UHFs
• comparative: more UHF
• superlative: most UHF
• present tense: UHF
• future tense: will UHF
• perfect tense: have UHFed
• continuous tense: is UHFing
• singular: UHF
• positive degree: UHF
• infinitive: to UHF
• gerund: UHFing
• participle: UHFed

Origin and Evolution of UHF

First Known Use: 1936 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: UHF stands for Ultra High Frequency.

Evolution of the word: The term UHF was first used in 1936 to refer to radio frequencies in the range of 300 MHz to 3 GHz. Over time, the term has become commonly associated with television broadcasting on channels above VHF (Very High Frequency) channels, which operate in the frequency range of 30 MHz to 300 MHz.