wideband

adjective

wide·​band ˈwīd-ˌband How to pronounce wideband (audio)
: broadband

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In terms of connectivity, both have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth as well as an ultra-wideband chip for precise location tracking. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026 Devices with ultra-wideband, like the Pro Pixels, can use that signal for more precise finding when the tag is nearby. — ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026 If your satellite set up has a wideband LNB of the sort that’s standard with Sky Q satellite dishes, the S4-R can record up to four channels simultaneously. — John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2026 One big differentiator is that unlike Apple’s AirTags, the Xiaomi Tag lacks ultra wideband (UWB) functionality for pinpointing its exact location. — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wideband

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wideband was in 1931

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“Wideband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wideband. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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