B2noun 2K

Frequency

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈfriːkwənsi/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈfriːkwənsi/"]/

Meaning of Frequency

the rate at which something happens or is repeated

In simple words: How often something happens.

Frequency in a sentence

• The frequency of the class meetings has increased this semester.
• Doctors often monitor the frequency of a patient's symptoms to assess their condition.
• In physics, frequency refers to the number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit time.
• The frequency with which birds migrate varies depending on the season.
• Music is made up of different frequencies which produce various tones.

How to use Frequency

Use 'frequency' when discussing how often events occur. Suitable for academic or technical contexts; avoid in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

frequency + of + noun

Memory hint

Remember 'frequency' by linking it to 'freequency'—think of free events happening often.

Related words

Collocations with Frequency

• great
• increased
• increasing
• decrease in
• increase in
• decrease
• with frequency
• great
• increased
• increasing
• decrease in
• increase in
• decrease
• with frequency
• high
• low
• microwave
• range
• spectrum
• band
• high
• low
• microwave
• range
• spectrum
• band

Synonyms for Frequency

• occurrence
• regularity
• repetition
• rate
• ratio

Opposites of Frequency

• infrequency
• rarity

Common mistakes with Frequency

• Confusing 'frequency' with 'frequence'.
• Using 'frequencies' incorrectly in singular contexts.
• Misplacing the term in sentences regarding time intervals.

Frequently asked questions about Frequency

What does Frequency mean?

How often something happens.

What is the definition of Frequency?

the rate at which something happens or is repeated

How do you use Frequency in a sentence?

The frequency of the class meetings has increased this semester.

Can you give another example of Frequency?

Doctors often monitor the frequency of a patient's symptoms to assess their condition.

What are synonyms for Frequency?

Common alternatives include occurrence, regularity, repetition, rate, ratio.

What is the opposite of Frequency?

Opposite meanings include infrequency, rarity.

What words go with Frequency?

It commonly pairs with great, increased, increasing, decrease in, increase in, decrease, with frequency, great, increased, increasing, decrease in, increase in, decrease, with frequency, high, low, microwave, range, spectrum, band, high, low, microwave, range, spectrum, band.

What are common mistakes when using Frequency?

Confusing 'frequency' with 'frequence'. Using 'frequencies' incorrectly in singular contexts. Misplacing the term in sentences regarding time intervals.

How do you pronounce Frequency?

US: /["/ˈfriːkwənsi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfriːkwənsi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Frequency?

Use 'frequency' when discussing how often events occur. Suitable for academic or technical contexts; avoid in very casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Frequency?

"Frequency" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.