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frequency

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfriːkwənsi/

Forms: frequencies

frequency means: How many times something happens during a particular period.

noun

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How many times something happens during a particular period.

  • The frequency of buses has increased.
  • This radio uses a different frequency.
  • Scientists measured the frequencies of the sound waves.

How to use it: the frequency of something (We measured the frequency of delays.)

Similar words: rate

Common phrases: frequency of something, high frequency, radio frequency

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The fact that something happens often.

  • These mistakes occur with some frequency.
  • She visits the library with considerable frequency.
  • Accidents happen here with alarming frequency.

Similar words: frequent occurrence

Common phrases: with some frequency, with alarming frequency

Questions about frequency

What does frequency mean?

How many times something happens during a particular period.

What is frequency in other languages?

Türkçe: sıklık · Español: frecuencia · Français: fréquence · Deutsch: Häufigkeit · Italiano: frequenza · 日本語: 頻度

How do you pronounce frequency?

It is pronounced /ˈfriːkwənsi/.

How do you use frequency in a sentence?

The frequency of buses has increased. This radio uses a different frequency.

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