Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
frequency
noun
/ˈfriː.kwən.si/
Definition
The rate at which something occurs over a particular period of time.
Examples
- The frequency of the trains has increased during the rush hour.
- In science, frequency can refer to the number of cycles per second of a wave.
- The doctor monitored the frequency of the patient’s heartbeats.
Meaning
Frequency refers to how often an event happens or how frequently something is repeated in a given time frame.
Synonyms
- rate
- occurrence
- regularity
- prevalence
