gigahertz
noun
giga·hertz
ˈji-gə-ˌhərts 
-ˌherts,
ˈgi-
plural gigahertz
: a unit of frequency equal to one billion hertz
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These distortions are especially problematic at higher frequencies like the 230 gigahertz (GHz) band — also known as the millimeter band, which the EHT currently uses — where signals are rapidly scrambled by atmospheric turbulence and water vapor.
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New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
Also consider your preferred connection method, whether that is through USB, USB-C or wireless (Bluetooth or 2.4 gigahertz).
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
These distortions are especially problematic at higher frequencies like the 230 gigahertz (GHz) band — also known as the millimeter band, which the EHT currently uses — where signals are rapidly scrambled by atmospheric turbulence and water vapor.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 19 June 2025
GHz, or gigahertz, is a measurement of frequency in Wi-Fi networks.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 11 June 2025
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gigahertz
noun
giga·hertz
-ˌhərts
-ˌhe(ə)rts
-ˌhe(ə)rts
: a unit of frequency equal to one billion hertz
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