Airwave is a term that is often used to describe the radio frequency utilized in broadcasting information through the air. This term can be replaced with other synonyms, such as frequency, wavelength, transmission, signal, or wave band. Each of these synonyms refers to the same concept of transmitting data through the air, but each has a slightly different connotation. Frequency and wavelength refer to the specific measurement of the airwave being utilized, while transmission and signal indicate the act of sending data wirelessly. Wave band is a term that is often used interchangeably with airwave to describe the specific portion of the radio frequency spectrum being used.