Frequence (Noun)
Meaning
The number of occurrences within a given time period; "the frequency of modulation was 40 cycles per second"; "the frequency of his seizures increased as he grew older".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The radio station broadcast at a frequency of 95.5 megahertz on the FM dial.
- The frequency of earthquakes in the region increased significantly over the past decade.
- The doctor monitored the frequency of her patient's heartbeats during the surgery.
- The frequency of the bus service was reduced during the off-peak hours.
- The frequency of the sound wave was measured in hertz using a specialized device.