wavelength
noun
wave·length
ˈwāv-ˌleŋ(k)th 
1
: the distance in the line of advance of a wave from any one point to the next point of corresponding phase
2
: a particular course or line of thought especially as related to mutual understanding
two people on different wavelengths
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Light and sound have different wavelengths.
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The images help researchers visually confirm more detailed data gathered by spectroscopy (analyzing light wavelengths).
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Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The colorful scene was captured with the help of a set of astrophotography filters, each of which were designed to capture specific wavelengths of light that were subsequently assigned individual colors during the post processing phase.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2025
The images help researchers visually confirm more detailed data gathered by spectroscopy (analyzing light wavelengths).
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2025
Our own review of Battlefield 6 called the game a throwback military fantasy that operates on the same wavelength as 2000s-era multiplayer shooters, which totally aligns with the direction of the game’s soundtrack.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Wavelength.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wavelength. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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wavelength
noun
wave·length
ˈwāv-ˌleŋ(k)th
1
: the distance (as from crest to crest) in the line of advance of a wave from any one point to the next corresponding point
2
: a certain line of thought or behavior that reveals a common understanding
coworkers who are on the same wavelength
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wavelength
noun
wave·length
-ˌleŋ(k)th
: the distance in the line of advance of a wave from any one point to the next point of corresponding phase
—symbol λ
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