frequency

noun

ˈfrē-kwən(t)-sē How to pronounce frequency (audio)
Definition of frequencynext
as in prevalence
the fact or state of happening often the frequency of twins in that family is remarkable

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Recent Examples of frequency It was measured by the frequency with which a firm took a leading role in investment rounds and secured board representation in its portfolio companies. — Time Staff, Time, 18 Aug. 2026 Repel Mice Ultrasonic mouse repellers emit high-frequency sound waves that humans can’t hear, but the high pitch bothers mice. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026 Based on Going deal frequency, American Airlines came in first for domestic flights, followed by Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 How hairball supplements work Hairball supplements and medications can help by reducing the frequency or size of hairballs. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frequency
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  1. prevalence
  2. frequence
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  • And in a study of a third group of over 690 participants, super movers had better cognition and lower prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Yet despite its prevalence, access to specialized care remains limited.
    — Mackenzi Moore, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • Microwaves are a range of frequences in the electromagnetic spectrum.
    — Scott Pelley, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Wiseman's frequence collaborator, cinematographer John Davey, will also be a guest of Camerimage.
    — Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2017
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“Frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequency. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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