Definitions

1. noun

A unit of measurement for frequency, equal to one cycle per second.

“The radio broadcast was tuned to 101.5 megahertz, or 101.5 million hertz.”

2. abbreviation

Symbol for hertz, a unit of measurement for frequency.

“The frequency of the light was measured in hz and was found to be 10^18 hz.”

3. verb

To convert or change something into a different frequency.

“The signal was hz to a different frequency to be compatible with the receiver.”