frequency

noun

1. 1

   The rate of occurrence of anything; the relationship between incidence and time period.

   “The frequency of bus service has been improved from one every 15 to one every 12 minutes.”

2. 2

   The property of occurring often rather than infrequently.

   “The FAQ addresses questions that come up with some frequency.”

3. 3

   The quotient of the number of times n a periodic phenomenon occurs over the time t in which it occurs: f = n / t.

   “Broadcasting live at a frequency of 98.3 megahertz, we’re your rock alternative!”

4. 4

   Number of times an event occurred in an experiment (absolute frequency)