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frequency

[free-kwuhn-see] / ˈfri kwən si /


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He suggests not cutting anyone off, but instead setting limits on the kind of contact that’s appropriate, as well as the frequency.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

“Cats USA will monitor the traps three times a day and will adjust the frequency if needed,” according to the statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

“If the materialization of upside risks to prices becomes more likely, I consider it necessary to accelerate the pace of rate hikes without hesitation by increasing the frequency or size of rate hikes,” Tamura said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

The frequency is similar to that of microwaves.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Also, no matter what note you start on, the note that is a perfect fifth higher has exactly one and a half times its frequency.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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