İngilizce

frequency

gb/fɹˈikwənsi/ us/fɹˈikwənsi/
B1 İngilizce
~ 2500
Anlamlar
0 anlam
İsim B1 quantity
1

Rate of occurrence over time

How often something happens during a certain time.

Kullanım kalıbı: the frequency of [something]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse 'frequency' with 'speed'. Frequency is how often something happens, not how fast it happens.
Eş anlamlılar
rate (More general term for speed or pace of occurrence; not limited to repeated events.) | occurrence rate (Specifically refers to how often something happens, similar to 'frequency' but more formal.)
Zıt anlamlılar
rarity (Refers to something happening very seldom, opposite of high frequency.)
Eşdizimler
high frequency |low frequency |frequency range |frequency band |frequency measurement
Konular
science |statistics |daily life |core_vocabulary
Örnekler
  • The frequency of buses has increased during rush hour.
  • Doctors recommend regular exercise at a frequency of three times a week.
  • This radio works on a frequency of 101.4 FM.
  • The frequency of earthquakes in this region has risen.
  • We measured the frequency of her visits to the library.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • The frequency of the trains is every 10 minutes.
  • I listen to music on this radio frequency.
  • The frequency of rain is high in April.
  • We check the machine’s frequency every week.
İsim technical B2 quantity
2

Wave cycles per second

How many times a wave repeats in one second, measured in hertz.

Kullanım kalıbı: [wave/signal] frequency
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may confuse 'frequency' with 'volume' when talking about sound. Frequency is how fast the waves repeat, volume is how loud it is.
Eş anlamlılar
pitch (In sound context, refers to perceived highness or lowness, related to frequency but subjective.)
Zıt anlamlılar
wavelength (Inverse physical property related to frequency; higher frequency means shorter wavelength.)
Eşdizimler
radio frequency |signal frequency |ultrasonic frequency |sound frequency
Konular
science |technology
Örnekler
  • The radio operates on a frequency of 98.3 MHz.
  • Bats use high-frequency sounds to navigate.
  • This device can detect frequencies up to 20 kHz.
  • We adjusted the frequency to get a clearer signal.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • The TV works on this signal frequency.
  • We measure the sound's frequency in hertz.
  • A high frequency sound can be hard to hear.
  • The radio changes to a different frequency.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
frequency
IPA
GB/fɹˈikwənsi/
US/fɹˈikwənsi/
Heceler ve vurgu
fre - quency (2 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (fre)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
  • Base: frequency
  • Plural: frequencies, frequency
Kelime ailesi
Forms
frequencies noun
Core family
frequent adjective B1 frequently adverb A2
Negative and opposite forms
infrequent adjective infrequently adverb
İfadeler

high frequency

1
/hˈaɪ fɹˈikwənsi/
fixed phrase

Happening often or fast cycles

Happening very often, or with many cycles per second (in science).

Örnekler
  • High-frequency trading happens in milliseconds.
  • This machine works at a high frequency.

low frequency

1
/lˈoʊ fɹˈikwənsi/
fixed phrase

Happening rarely or slow cycles

Happening not often, or with few cycles per second (in science).

Örnekler
  • Low-frequency sounds can travel long distances.
  • Low-frequency events are harder to study.

radio frequency

1
/ɹˈeɪdioʊ fɹˈikwənsi/
fixed phrase technical

Electromagnetic range for communication

A range of electromagnetic waves used for sending and receiving signals like radio or TV.

Örnekler
  • The police use a special radio frequency for communication.
  • You need to tune to the right radio frequency.

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