frequency
Frequency is how often something happens in a certain amount of time. In science, it describes the number of times a wave or signal repeats every second.
Examples
3 of 5The frequency of the bus is every ten minutes.
The frequency of the bus is every ten minutes.
The experiment measured the frequency of the light waves.
The experiment measured the frequency of the light waves.
I'm annoyed by the frequency of these phone calls.
I'm annoyed by the frequency of these phone calls.
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Memory Tip
Think of 'Frequency' like 'Frequently.' If something happens frequently, it has a high frequency.
Quick Quiz
The ______ of the sound wave determines how high or low the note sounds.
Correct!
The correct answer is: frequency
Examples
The frequency of the bus is every ten minutes.
everydayThe frequency of the bus is every ten minutes.
The experiment measured the frequency of the light waves.
formalThe experiment measured the frequency of the light waves.
I'm annoyed by the frequency of these phone calls.
informalI'm annoyed by the frequency of these phone calls.
A high frequency sound is very sharp and thin.
academicA high frequency sound is very sharp and thin.
We need to track the frequency of customer visits to the store.
businessWe need to track the frequency of customer visits to the store.
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Common Collocations
Common Phrases
at a high frequency
at a high frequency
frequency modulation
frequency modulation
natural frequency
natural frequency
Often Confused With
Frequency is how many times a cycle happens in one second, while period is the time it takes for one cycle to finish.
Usage Notes
Use 'frequency' when talking about how often a repetitive event occurs, especially in math, physics, or statistics.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse 'frequency' with 'amount.' Use 'frequency' for how often something happens, not how much of something there is.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Frequency' like 'Frequently.' If something happens frequently, it has a high frequency.
Word Origin
From the Latin word 'frequentia', which means a large number or a crowd.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
The ______ of the sound wave determines how high or low the note sounds.
Correct!
The correct answer is: frequency
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