Definition

A unit used to measure frequency, equal to one thousand cycles per second.

Example

The radio station broadcasts at a frequency of 100 kilohertz.

Conversation

Did you know that audio equipment is often measured in kilohertz?

Yeah, I heard that it affects the sound quality.

Exactly! Higher kilohertz means better clarity in music.

That's why I prefer gear that supports at least 20 kilohertz.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Kilohertz is formed from "kilo-" (from Greek "chilioi", meaning thousand) and "hertz" (named after Heinrich Hertz, a German physicist, meaning cycles per second). The term kilohertz refers to a frequency of one thousand cycles per second.

Memory Tip

Think of 'kilo-' meaning a thousand, and 'hertz' representing cycles per second — together, kilohertz means a thousand cycles in one second.

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