plural hertz
: a unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second
—abbreviation Hz
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In practice, one of the most recent incidents was in 2021, when approximately 3 GW of power were unexpectedly lost in Poland, causing the grid frequency to drop by 0.16 hertz.
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Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 23 Jan. 2025
However, the brand’s monitor announced at last year’s CES ultimately retailed for $1,400 while having fewer hertz and other features confirmed for this latest screen, Gizmodo reported.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
For example, 174 hertz (Hz) relieves pain and stress, while 40 Hz increases focus and memory and 528 Hz lowers stress as well as increases serotonin and dopamine.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Additionally, both displays are only 60 hertz, although the 15-inch Slim does offer an OLED upgrade option.
—Anshel Sag, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 23 Jan. 2025
However, the brand’s monitor announced at last year’s CES ultimately retailed for $1,400 while having fewer hertz and other features confirmed for this latest screen, Gizmodo reported.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
For example, 174 hertz (Hz) relieves pain and stress, while 40 Hz increases focus and memory and 528 Hz lowers stress as well as increases serotonin and dopamine.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Additionally, both displays are only 60 hertz, although the 15-inch Slim does offer an OLED upgrade option.
—Anshel Sag, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Hertz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hertz. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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Heinrich Rudolf 1857–1894 German physicist
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