noun
- the shape of a wave as represented in a graph showing how it varies over time
Usage: technical
Examples
- The oscilloscope displayed the electrical waveform on its screen.
- Sound engineers analyze the waveform to identify distortion in the audio signal.
- The sine wave has a smooth, curved waveform.
- Digital music files store information about the waveform of recorded sounds.
- The technician compared the input and output waveforms to diagnose the problem.
- Different musical instruments produce distinctive waveforms that give them their unique sound.