frequency
US /ˈfrikwənsi/
Definition
the number of occurrences within a given time period
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
We are increasing the frequency of bus services during rush hour.
Word Family
Synonyms
- ratea magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
- periodicitythe quality of recurring at regular intervals
Collocations
- Easy high frequency radio sounddescribing high frequency radio sound (a lofty level or position or degree)
- Medium frequency of team meetingsdescribing frequency of team meetings (the number of occurrences within a given time period)
- Hard high frequency trading algorithmdescribing high frequency trading algorithm (a lofty level or position or degree)
- Very Hard claim frequency analysis in reservingto claim frequency analysis in reserving, meaning to assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
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