Definitions

1. noun

The rate at which events or waves occur, or the number of times something happens within a given period of time.

“The doctor explained the frequency of symptoms experienced by patients with the new disease.”

2. noun

A particular number of occurrences of something within a given period of time.

“The frequency of concerts at the local music venue has increased over the past year.”

3. noun

A particular number of oscillations or cycles of something, especially a wave or a current, within a given period of time.

“The frequency of the radio signals was adjusted to improve the reception.”

4. noun

The number of oscillations or cycles of a wave or a current per second.

“The frequency of the sound waves produced by the guitar was measured using a spectrometer.”

5. noun

A particular number or rate of something, such as the number of times something is repeated or the speed at which something occurs.

“The frequency of the news updates on the website was set to every 15 minutes.”

6. noun

The number of times an event or a phenomenon occurs within a given period of time.

“The frequency of earthquakes in that region is quite high.”

7. noun

The number of times a signal or a message is sent or received within a given period of time.

“The frequency of the satellite signals was adjusted to improve the communication quality.”

8. noun

The rate at which a particular phenomenon or event occurs, especially in relation to the rate at which something else occurs.

“The frequency of the growth rate of the company has increased significantly over the past year.”

9. verb

To occur or happen at a particular rate or number of times within a given period of time.

“The new policy will frequency the payment of benefits to eligible recipients.”

10. verb

To occur or happen repeatedly or at regular intervals.

“The company frequency its sales meetings every month to discuss new business strategies.”

11. verb

To change or adjust the rate or number of occurrences of something within a given period of time.

“The engineer frequency the signal to improve the communication quality.”