Meaning & use
Waveform
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The shape and form of a signal, such as a sound or electrical wave, as it varies over time.
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The oscilloscope displayed the waveform of the audio signal as a series of smooth curves.
Engineers analyzed the waveform to detect irregularities in the electrical current.
A note on using this word
Common in audio engineering, physics, and electronics to describe the visual representation of a periodic signal.
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signal shapewave pattern
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