Highpass
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Describing a filter, circuit, or system that rejects or attenuates a frequencies below a specified value while passing those above. not-comparable
"From the “highpass-lowpass” filter, “bandpass-bandreject” filter, or the flat amplifier, the signal, after suitable amplification with adjustable gain, may be fed to a meter which gives the root mean square value of the voltage, …"
Example
More examples"From the “highpass-lowpass” filter, “bandpass-bandreject” filter, or the flat amplifier, the signal, after suitable amplification with adjustable gain, may be fed to a meter which gives the root mean square value of the voltage, …"
Etymology
From high + pass.
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