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frequency

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/ˈfriːkwənsi/ · fre-quen-cy

The rate at which something occurs over a particular period of time.

Meanings

nounformal

The rate at which something occurs over a particular period of time.

کسی خاص وقت میں کسی چیز کے ہونے کی شرح۔

تکرار

takarar

Synonyms

occurrencerepetitionregularityواقعتتکراربار بار ہونا

Antonyms

rarityinfrequencyscarcityندرتکمیکم وقوع

Common Collocations

  • frequency of use
  • high frequency
  • frequency distribution

Example Sentences

The frequency of the meetings has increased this month.

اس مہینے ملاقاتوں کی تکرار میں اضافہ ہوا ہے۔

Is mahine mulaqaaton ki takarar mein izafa hua hai.

You need to measure the frequency of the sound waves to understand the pitch.

آپ کو لہروں کی تکرار کو ناپنا ہوگا تاکہ آپ سر کی سمجھ سکیں۔

Aap ko lehron ki takarar ko napna hoga taa keh aap sur ki samajh sakain.

The frequency of earthquakes in this region is concerning.

اس خطے میں زلزلوں کی تکرار تشویشناک ہے۔

Is khatay mein zalzalon ki takarar tashweeshnaak hai.

Easily Confused With

frequence:Frequence is an older term used less frequently today, primarily referring to the general concept of frequency.

Word Family

frequent
adjectiveاکثر
frequently
adverbاکثر اوقات
infrequent
adjectiveنادرا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'frequency' as the 'frequent' occurrence of events.

Imagine a clock ticking steadily, representing regular occurrences.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ندرت کے سبب فضیلت آتی ہے۔

Nudrat ke sabab fazilat aati hai.

Rarity brings about excellence.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "frequentia" — a visiting, an assembly

First known use: 15th century

The term has been used in English since the 15th century, initially in the context of the regular occurrence of events.