as in prevalence
the fact or state of happening often
the frequency of twins in that family is remarkable
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For one, the frequency of coups worldwide had reached historic lows prior to 2020.
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Salah Ben Hammou, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
Giving employees the ability to choose the type and frequency of evaluations can boost performance.
—Kip Holderness, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
In 1948, before the November election, the station changed frequencies to 790 AM and increased its wattage for greater reach.
—Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 20 Oct. 2024
Some comets come around Earth with relative frequency — one known as Encke's Comet visits every 3.3 years.
—Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 12 Oct. 2024
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Salah Ben Hammou, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
Giving employees the ability to choose the type and frequency of evaluations can boost performance.
—Kip Holderness, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
In 1948, before the November election, the station changed frequencies to 790 AM and increased its wattage for greater reach.
—Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 20 Oct. 2024
Some comets come around Earth with relative frequency — one known as Encke's Comet visits every 3.3 years.
—Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequency. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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