noun
Uncommon
ultrasound
Ultrasound (noun) means Sound waves at a frequency too high for humans to hear. Example: “Ultrasound is used in industrial testing to detect cracks in metal.”
noun
1
Sound waves at a frequency too high for humans to hear.
"Ultrasound is used in industrial testing to detect cracks in metal."
2
A medical scan that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body.
"The couple watched the ultrasound and saw their baby for the first time."
"The doctor ordered an ultrasound to check for gallstones."
How to use ultrasound
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery high-pitched sound waves, or the medical scan that uses them to see inside the body.
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Common pairings
have an ultrasound
ultrasound scan
ultrasound machine
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Word forms
- Plural
- ultrasounds
- Third person singular
- ultrasounds
- Past tense
- ultrasounded
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Etymology
From "ultra-" ("beyond") plus "sound".
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What does “ultrasound” mean?
The word “ultrasound” means sound waves at a frequency too high for humans to hear. In plain terms, very high-pitched sound waves, or the medical scan that uses them to see inside the body.
How do you use “ultrasound” in a sentence?
Here is “ultrasound” used in a sentence: “Ultrasound is used in industrial testing to detect cracks in metal.”
What part of speech is “ultrasound”?
“Ultrasound” is a noun.
Is “ultrasound” a common word?
“Ultrasound” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ultrasound” have?
“Ultrasound” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: sound waves at a frequency too high for humans to hear.
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