frequency

noun

Definition of frequencynext
as in prevalence
the fact or state of happening often the frequency of twins in that family is remarkable

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“Frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frequency. Accessed 6 Feb. 2023.

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