Frequency

noun

/ˈfɹiːkwənsi/

Word Frequency: 58.1

Definitions

1.nounThe rate of occurrence of anything; the relationship between incidence and time period.

"The frequency of bus service has been improved from one every 15 to one every 12 minutes."

2.nounThe property of occurring often rather than infrequently.

"The FAQ addresses questions that come up with some frequency."

3.nounThe quotient of the number of times n a periodic phenomenon occurs over the time t in which it occurs: f = n / t.

"Broadcasting live at a frequency of 98.3 megahertz, we’re your rock alternative!"

4.nounNumber of times an event occurred in an experiment (absolute frequency)

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