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Frequency - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Frequency : (noun)
1: the number of occurrences within a given time period
(usually 1 second); "the frequency of modulation was 40
cycles per second" [syn: frequence, oftenness]
2: the ratio of the number of observations in a statistical
category to the total number of observations [syn: relative
frequency]
3: the number of observations in a given statistical category
[syn: absolute frequency]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Frequency : \Fre"quen*cy\, n.; pl. Frequencies. [L. frequentia
numerous attendance, multitude: cf. F. fr['e]quence. See
Frequent.]
1. The condition of returning frequently; occurrence often
repeated; common occurence; as, the frequency of crimes;
the frequency of miracles.
The reasons that moved her to remove were, because
Rome was a place of riot and luxury, her soul being
almost stifled with, the frequencies of ladies'
visits. --Fuller.
2. A crowd; a throng. [Obs.] --B. Jonson.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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Example Usage of Frequency |
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camisado_alphy: living in a "no Frequency area" |
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GailGrannum: RT @problogger Examines an increase in posting Frequency that can lead to an increase in traffic. http://is.gd/5wWk8 |
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kiernanmcmullan: @jeffreyhurn i put a little machine under your bed that creates a Frequency that makes it impossible to sleep.i invented it...no big deal |
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