Meaning & use
frequency
The rate at which something happens or is repeated over a particular period of time.
See it in a sentence
Doctors track the frequency of her headaches to identify possible triggers.
The frequency of buses increases during rush hour to handle more passengers.
A note on using this word
In physics, frequency also refers to the number of wave cycles per second, measured in hertz.
Words with a similar meaning
rateincidence
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Another way to use it
2. noun
The number of times a wave repeats per unit of time, measured in hertz.
Radio stations broadcast on different frequencies to avoid interference.
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