1. ranges of radio frequencies used for broadcasting or communication
Usage: technical; telecommunications

Examples

• Different radio stations broadcast on separate wavebands to avoid interference.
• The military uses specific wavebands for secure communications.
• Amateur radio operators are assigned certain wavebands by the government.
• Short wavebands can travel long distances by bouncing off the atmosphere.
• The new antenna can receive signals across multiple wavebands.
• Television broadcasts were moved to different wavebands to make room for mobile networks.