frequency
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
How often something happens over a period of time, or the rate at which something vibrates.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ of the storms has increased over the past decade."
Answer: frequency
In your own words, what does "frequency" mean?
How often something happens over a period of time, or the rate at which something vibrates.
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