frequency (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfriːkwənsi/

Definition

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

Examples

• The frequency of these events has increased dramatically in recent years.

• We need to analyze the frequency of customer complaints to identify recurring issues.

• The study measured the frequency of specific gene mutations in the population.

How to Use frequency

frequency of (prepositional phrase)

The rate at which something occurs in relation to a specific thing or period. — "We analyzed the frequency of errors in the data entry process."

at a frequency of (prepositional phrase)

Specifying the rate or number of times something happens. — "The alarm sounds at a frequency of once every hour."

Synonyms of frequency

Words with a similar meaning to frequency:

• rate
• occurrence
• incidence
• repetition

Antonyms of frequency

Words with the opposite meaning to frequency:

• rarity
• infrequency

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