noun
- the shape and form of a wave, especially as represented in a graph showing how the wave varies over time
Usage: technical; physics; electronics
Examples
- The oscilloscope displayed several different waveforms on its screen.
- Audio engineers analyze waveforms to understand sound quality.
- The scientist compared the waveforms of various electromagnetic signals.
- Digital waveforms have sharp, rectangular edges unlike smooth analog ones.
- The software can generate sine, square, and triangular waveforms.
- Medical equipment monitors heart waveforms to detect irregularities.