Frequency (Noun)
Meaning 1
The ratio of the number of observations in a statistical category to the total number of observations.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
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Meaning 2
The number of observations in a given statistical category.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The frequency of students who scored above 90 in the exam was higher than expected.
- The survey results showed a high frequency of respondents who preferred the new product design.
- The frequency of errors in the manufacturing process was a major concern for the quality control team.
- The researcher analyzed the frequency of different types of crimes in the city over the past year.
- The frequency of customers who purchased the premium package was significantly lower than those who opted for the basic package.
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Meaning 3
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.