"subchannel" meaning in All languages combined

See subchannel on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: en-uk-subchannel.ogg [UK] Forms: subchannels [plural]
Etymology: sub- + channel Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|sub|channel}} sub- + channel Head templates: {{en-noun}} subchannel (plural subchannels)
  1. (radio) A distinct division of a channel or frequency band. Categories (topical): Radio
    Sense id: en-subchannel-en-noun-enW5wTRm Categories (other): English terms prefixed with sub- Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with sub-: 28 33 39 Topics: broadcasting, media, radio
  2. (television) An additional frequency owned by a television broadcaster used for less lucrative content. Categories (topical): Television
    Sense id: en-subchannel-en-noun-lFUCjhuL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with sub- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 4 46 49 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with sub-: 28 33 39 Topics: broadcasting, media, television
  3. (computing) A distinct part of an I/O channel associated with a specific device. Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-subchannel-en-noun-Zjyf0PUZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with sub- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 4 46 49 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with sub-: 28 33 39 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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