frequency — English Dictionary

frequency
Pronunciations (2)
  • /ˈfɹiːkwənsi/
  • ˈfɹiːkwənsi

Noun

  1. The rate of occurrence of anything; the relationship between incidence and time period.

    Usage
    • Countable
    • Uncountable
    Examples

    With growing confidence, the Viking’s raids increased in frequency.

    The frequency of bus service has been improved from one every 15 to one every 12 minutes.

  2. The property of occurring often rather than infrequently.

    Usage
    • Uncountable
    Examples

    The FAQ addresses questions that come up with some frequency.

    The frequency of the visits was what annoyed him.

  3. The quotient of the number of times n a periodic phenomenon occurs over the time t in which it occurs: f=n/t.

    Usage
    • Countable
    Examples

    The frequency of the musical note A above middle C is 440 oscillations per second.

    The frequency of a wave is its velocity v divided by its wavelength #92;lambda: f#61;v#47;#92;lambda.

    More examples (5)

    Broadcasting live at a frequency of 98.3 megahertz, we’re your rock alternative!

    The frequency for electric power in the Americas is generally 60 Hz rather than 50.

    […] the Plan incorporates in proper combination every available modern technique, including extensive electrification on the new standard high-voltage a.c. system at a frequency of 50 cycles; main-line diesel traction as a half-way house to electrification; lightweight diesel trains for secondary and branch services; and a smaller wagon fleet doing more work by the use of continuous brakes in conjunction with modernised terminals and marshalling yards.

    36 MHz transponder providing a pool of 794 reallocatable frequencies.

    In this case, a band-pass filter using a range or window of frequencies is appropriate to isolate the frequency or the group of frequencies that characterize a specific cycle.

  4. A tone, character, mood, or vibe

    Usage
    • Countable
    • Uncountable
    Examples
    More examples (1)

    And if you haven’t picked up on the gay frequencies in her lyrics, her wig choices, and her possible lesbian salutes? Maybe that’s because they weren’t meant for you. IYKYK.

  5. number of times an event occurred in an experiment (absolute frequency)

    Usage
    • Countable
    • Uncountable
  6. range of electromagnetic waves used for wireless communication in devices like radios, TVs and mobile phones

    Usage
    • Countable
    • Uncountable

Noun

  1. the number of occurrences within a given time period

    Broader terms
    Examples

    the frequency of modulation was 40 cycles per second

    the frequency of his seizures increased as he grew older

  2. the ratio of the number of observations in a statistical category to the total number of observations

    Broader terms
  3. the number of observations in a given statistical category

Word forms
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