frequency

Definition

  • n. the number of occurrences within a given time period
  • n. the ratio of the number of observations in a statistical category to the total number of observations
  • n. the number of observations in a given statistical category

Word forms

Plural
frequencies

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The frequency of the bus service has increased during rush hour.

  2. n.

    In physics, frequency refers to how often a wave oscillates in one second.