Word
frequency
Phoneticsfre·quen·cy, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɹikwənsi/
UK/fɹˈiːkwənsi/
Definitions
01how often something happens
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the fact of something happening often or the rate at which it repeats.
n. the property of occurring often; the rate at which a specific event is repeated over a given period of time.
日本語:頻度※
“The frequency of bus service decreases late at night and on weekends.”
“The increasing frequency of extreme weather events has prompted local governments to invest more heavily in flood defense infrastructure.”
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02radio or signal
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Science Technical
n. the specific wave or signal that a radio or phone uses to send information.
n. the number of cycles per second of an alternating current or electromagnetic wave, particularly those used for communication.
日本語:周波数※
“You need to tune the radio to the correct frequency to hear the station.”
“Emergency services operate on a dedicated radio frequency to ensure that their communications remain uninterrupted by commercial broadcasts.”
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03statistics
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Mathematics Academic
n. the number of times a particular result appears in a study or experiment.
n. the number of times a specific value or event occurs within a particular data set or experiment.
日本語:度数※
“The teacher made a chart showing the frequency of each grade in the class.”
“In this statistical model, the relative frequency of the variable suggests a strong correlation between education levels and career longevity.”
Usage
Often used in the phrases 'absolute frequency' or 'relative frequency' in mathematical contexts.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “frequency” in context.
Adjective
01. increasing frequency
“Extreme weather events are occurring with increasing frequency due to global warming.”
adj + noun
Noun
02. frequency outweigh
“The benefits of the new treatment's frequency outweigh the potential side effects.”
noun + verb
Real-World Examples
“Experts say climate change, coupled with poorly planned development, is increasing the frequency, severity and impact of such disasters.” “They also work at a low frequency and are able to penetrate buildings and elevators and particularly hospitals - which can have thickened walls to protect people from X-rays and other radiation.” “Neves says it's "not about the frequency or duration, it's about the damage to your life".” Etymology
From Latin frequentia, from frequens. By surface analysis, frequent + -cy.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
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