Synonyms for frequency

Synonyms for (noun) frequency

Synonyms: frequency, absolute frequency

Definition: the number of observations in a given statistical category

Similar words: cardinal, cardinal number

Definition: the number of elements in a mathematical set; denotes a quantity but not the order


Synonyms: frequency, relative frequency

Definition: the ratio of the number of observations in a statistical category to the total number of observations

Similar words: ratio

Definition: the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient)


Synonyms: frequence, frequency, oftenness

Definition: the number of occurrences within a given time period

Usage: the frequency of modulation was 40 cycles per second; the frequency of his seizures increased as he grew older

Similar words: rate

Definition: a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

Usage: they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour; the rate of change was faster than expected


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