CEFR B1

frequency

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: rate, occurrence, incidence, repetition

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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."

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