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frequency response

noun

Definition of frequency response

: the ability of a device (such as an audio amplifier) to handle the frequencies applied to it also : a graph representing this ability

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This allowed us to collect audio with a microphone having similar frequency response characteristics of the Digifact microphone and in the acoustics of a space where such a device would be deployed. Jeff Kao And Jack Gillum, ProPublica, "Methodology: How We Tested an Aggression Detection Algorithm," 25 June 2019 That has allowed Tesla's battery to take advantage of frequency response pricing, which has piqued the interest of investors. Megan Geuss, Ars Technica, "Tesla’s new battery in Belgium shows value is in dispatch speed," 16 May 2018 The way an object responds to sounds of different pitches is called its frequency response. Ben Finio, Scientific American, "Make Sprinkles Dance," 31 May 2018 The ButtKicker Advance is accurate, provides powerful frequency response, is virtually indestructible, and requires no maintenance. Charles Curtis, USA TODAY, "Andy Reid's nickname for new Chiefs kicker is epic," 3 Oct. 2017 With a frequency response range of approximately 5Hz to 200Hz the ButtKicker Advance provides powerful tactile response without the sound pressure of a subwoofer. Charles Curtis, USA TODAY, "Andy Reid's nickname for new Chiefs kicker is epic," 3 Oct. 2017

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First Known Use of frequency response

1926, in the meaning defined above

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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about frequency response