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frequency

[/ˈfriːkwənsi/]
nounfemininepl: frequencies / frequências
frequência
1. The rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time
The frequency of his visits has increased this year.
A frequência de suas visitas aumentou este ano.
2. The number of times an event occurs within a given time period
What is the frequency of your workout routine?
Qual é a frequência de sua rotina de exercícios?
3. In physics, the number of complete oscillations or cycles per unit time, typically measured in Hertz
Radio waves operate at different frequencies.
As ondas de rádio operam em frequências diferentes.
4. The quality or state of occurring often
The frequency of rainfall in this region is quite high.
A frequência de chuvas nesta região é bastante alta.
Synonyms
occurrencerateincidencerecurrenceperiodicity
Antonyms
rarityinfrequencyscarcity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
frequência
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
frequência
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
frequência
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
frequência
Standard usage in European Portuguese, with emphasis on academic attendance

Related Idioms & Phrases

high frequency - alta frequência (often occurring)
low frequency - baixa frequência (rarely occurring)
frequency distribution - distribuição de frequência (statistical term)
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