CEFR B2

frequencies

noun

Meaning

The rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time or in a given sample.

Examples

The frequencies of these events are increasing.
We need to analyze the frequency of the sound waves.

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frequencies (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfriːkwənsiz/

Definition

The rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time or in a given sample.

Examples

The frequencies of these events are increasing.
We need to analyze the frequency of the sound waves.

How to Use frequencies

frequency of (prepositional phrase): The rate at which something occurs in relation to a specific thing. — "The frequency of rainfall has decreased in this region."
high frequency (collocation): A high rate of occurrence or a high sound wave rate. — "High-frequency trading is common in modern stock markets."
low frequency (collocation): A low rate of occurrence or a low sound wave rate. — "The report indicated a low frequency of errors in the system."

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