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Meaning of "hertz" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HERTZ

Named after Heinrich Rudolph Hertz.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF HERTZ

hertz  [hɜːts] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HERTZ

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Hertz is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HERTZ MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Hertz

The hertz is the unit of frequency in the International System of Units. It is defined as one cycle per second. One of its most common uses is the description of the sine wave, particularly those used in radio and audio applications, such as the frequency of musical tones. The unit is named for Heinrich Rudolf Hertz, who was the first to conclusively prove the existence of electromagnetic waves.

Definition of hertz in the English dictionary

The definition of hertz in the dictionary is the derived SI unit of frequency; the frequency of a periodic phenomenon that has a periodic time of 1 second; 1 cycle per second Hz.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HERTZ


deserts
dɪˈzɜːts
exahertz
ˌeksəˈhɜːts
fahlerz
ˈfɑːlɜːts
gigahertz
ˈɡɪɡəˌhɜːts
kilohertz
ˈkɪləʊˌhɜːts
megahertz
ˈmɛɡəˌhɜːts
nerts
nɜːts
outskirts
ˈaʊtˌskɜːts
petahertz
ˈpetəˌhɜːts
terahertz
ˈtɛrəˌhɜːts
terts
tɜːts

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HERTZ

herry
hers
Herschel
herse
hersed
herself
hership
Herstmonceux
herstory
Hertford
Hertfordshire
Hertogenbosch
Herts
Hertzian
Hertzian wave
Hertzog
Hertzsprung
Hertzsprung-Russell diagram
hery

WORDS THAT END LIKE HERTZ

Auschwitz
Biarritz
blitz
bortz
Chemnitz
ersatz
fritz
Getz
Horowitz
Katz
lutz
Metz
quartz
rainbow quartz
ritz
rose quartz
smoky quartz
spitz
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waltz

Synonyms and antonyms of hertz in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «hertz» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HERTZ

Find out the translation of hertz to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hertz from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hertz» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

赫兹
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hertz
570 millions of speakers

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hertz
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हर्ट्ज
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

هيرتز
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

герц
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

hertz
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হের্ত্স্
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

hertz
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hertz
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hertz
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ヘルツ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

헤르츠
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Hertz
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vô tuyến điện
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஹெர்ட்ஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हर्टझ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hertz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

hertz
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Hertz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

герц
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Hertz
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

hertz
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Hertz
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hertz
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hertz
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hertz

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HERTZ»

The term «hertz» is very widely used and occupies the 20.753 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HERTZ» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «hertz» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «hertz» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hertz

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HERTZ»

Discover the use of hertz in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hertz and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Introduction to the Theory of Neural Computation
This book is a comprehensive introduction to the neural network models currently under intensive study for computational applications.
John Hertz, 1991
2
Heinrich Hertz: Classical Physicist, Modern Philosopher
I have to communicate to you today the most important physical discovery of the century. " Hertz, philosophizing in his direct, lucid, pithy style, once wrote "We have to imagine". Perhaps this is metaphysics on the horizon?
D. Baird, R.I. Hughes, Alfred Nordmann, 1998
3
Spin Glasses
A comprehensive account of the theory, experimental work and computer modelling of spin glasses.
K. H. Fischer, J. A. Hertz, 1993
4
Eyes Wide Open: How to Make Smart Decisions in a Confusing World
This game-changing book empowers readers to become confident, independent, wise decision-makers— savvy to how our emotions, moods, and habits can trip us up.
Noreena Hertz, 2013
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The Silent Takeover: Global Capitalism and the Death of ...
Named one of the best books of the year by The Sunday Times of London, and already a bestseller in England, Noreena Hertz's The Silent Takeover explains how corporations in the age of globalization are changing our lives, our society, and ...
Noreena Hertz, 2002
6
Failure atlas for Hertz contact machine elements
This second edition remains the definitive step-by-step reference on morphology of all significant failure modes in Hertz contact machine elements, including rolling bearings, gears, cams, and followers.
T. E. Tallian, 1999
7
George Eliot's Pulse
Ranging over all George Eliot's fiction and drawing as well on her letters, essays, and translations, in this book the distinguished critic Neil Hertz documents Eliot's lifelong questioning of the nature of authorship and of what it might ...
Neil Hertz, 2003
8
The Creation of Scientific Effects: Heinrich Hertz and ...
This book is an attempt to reconstitute the tacit knowledge—the shared, unwritten assumptions, values, and understandings—that shapes the work of science.
Jed Z. Buchwald, 1994
9
The Principles of Mechanics Presented in a New Form
This classic created a new system of mechanics based on space, time, and mass, taking into account logic, observation, and a priori elements.
Heinrich Hertz, 2003
10
The Trading Crowd: An Ethnography of the Shanghai Stock Market
In 1992, there was an explosion of 'stock fever' in Shanghai. 'From the moment I set foot in Shanghai until my last day there, people from all walks of life wanted to talk to me about the market', Ellen Hertz writes.
Ellen Hertz, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HERTZ»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hertz is used in the context of the following news items.
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Hertz CEO buys time for business plan - The News-Press
The president and CEO of Hertz Global Holdings has more time to get a business plan together under an amended agreement with the board ... «The News-Press, Jul 15»
2
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Eli Lilly, Hertz, LinkedIn …
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HTZ) was raised to Buy from Hold at Deutsche Bank, and the price target was raised to $24 from $22 (versus ... «24/7 Wall St., Jul 15»
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Hertz (HTZ) Stock Rises on Deutsche Bank Upgrade - TheStreet
The firm also increased Hertz price target $24 to $22. Hertz is expected to file its corrected financial reports for 2011, 2012 and 2013, and a ... «TheStreet.com, Jul 15»
4
Car Rental Boost: Deutsche Bank Ups Avis Budget And Hertz To Buy
Woronka upgraded the rating on Hertz Global Holdings Inc (NYSE: HTZ) ... Hertz is scheduled to file restated financials for 2011-2013 before ... «Benzinga, Jul 15»
5
The Social Entrepreneur Interview Series: Meet David Hertz of …
(Gastromotiva Founder and Managing Director, David Hertz with his students.) Alexandre: What is a great story you can share about one of ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
6
Corner-kicked Hertz dumped for Zipcar as city's car share operator
The car share competitor, which already has 26 vehicles in Hoboken, will take over Hertz's dedicated parking spaces and hopes to add four ... «The Hudson Reporter, Jul 15»
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Form 4 HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS For: Jul 13 Filed by: Taride …
Form 4 HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS For: Jul 13 Filed by: Taride Michel. Article Stock Quotes (1) ... HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS INC [ HTZ ], 5. «StreetInsider.com, Jul 15»
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Benitez Jr. Pilots Jdx / Hertz Racing To Double Podium - PaddockTalk
05 JDX Racing / Hertz Porsche at Watkins Glen International just two short weeks ago, Angel Benitez Jr. stepped back onto the podium for both ... «PaddockTalk, Jul 15»
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Hertz Now Requiring Rental Customers To Provide Refueling …
Starting July 15, Hertz's new Express Refueling option at certain locations presents an alternative for drivers on shorter trips, but it's one that ... «The Consumerist, Jul 15»
10
Calif. Court Revives Hertz Water Truck Wrongful Death Suit
Law360, New York (July 14, 2015, 7:41 PM ET) -- A California appellate court ruled Tuesday that a jury received improper instructions and was incorrectly ... «Law360, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Hertz [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/hertz>. Apr 2024 ».
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