ˈfri:kwənsɪ n. (pl. -ies) 1 commonness of
occurrence. 2 a
the state of
being frequent; frequent occurrence. b the process of being repeated at
short intervals. 3
Physics the rate of recurrence of a
vibration, oscillation,
cycle,
etc.; the
number of repetitions in a
given time,
esp.
per second. °Abbr.: f. 4
Statistics the
ratio of the number of
actual to
possible occurrences of an
event. øfrequency
band Electronics =
BAND(1) 3a. frequency
distribution Statistics a
measurement of the frequency of occurrence of the values of a
variable. frequency modulation Electronics a modulation in
which the frequency of the
carrier wave is
varied. °Abbr.:
FM. frequency
response Electronics the
dependence on signal-frequency of the output-input ratio of an
amplifier etc. [L frequentia (as FREQUENT)]