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 Still, the episodes move along so fast and the bursts of talent emerge with enough frequency that Minimum Wage makes for an amusing, energetic, instantly disposable binge. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026 There’s a 10-band EQ in the Sony Sound Connect app (up from five bands on the original XM4) and after boosting the frequencies between 1kHz and 4kHz, the midrange opened up. — John Higgins, The Verge, 26 Oct. 2026 The scale, frequency, quantification, and accessibility of social comparison have all changed. — Ashwini Nadkarni, Time, 24 Oct. 2026 So is the dream of the Nineties animation boom, in which flying freak flags and previously untapped emotional frequencies helped fuel a renaissance. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frequency
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  • The language is free and open-source, which contributes to its prevalence online.
    — Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The panel also discussed the prevalence of Christian nationalism in contemporary politics and its impact on American society.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of prevalence
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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 28 Oct. 2026.

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