carrier wave

car·ri·er wave

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Definitions of carrier wave words

noun carrier wave a wave of fixed amplitude and frequency that is modulated in amplitude, frequency, or phase in order to carry a signal in radio transmission, etc 3
noun carrier wave A carrier wave is the continuous electromagnetic radiation, of constant amplitude and frequency, that is given out by a transmitter. 3
noun carrier wave a person or thing that carries. 1
noun carrier wave an employee of the post office who carries mail. 1
noun carrier wave a person who delivers newspapers, magazines, etc., on a particular route. 1
noun carrier wave Transportation. an individual or company, as a railroad or steamship line, engaged in transporting passengers or goods for profit. common carrier. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at carry, -er1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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