frequency

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Adverse effects depend on the level of lead in the food, the age of the consumer and the frequency of exposure, according to the FDA.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

According to Vamivakas, this approach can measure acceleration more accurately than methods based on traditional light lasers or radio frequency technologies.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Just as two radio stations in the same city can’t broadcast on the same frequency, companies such as AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile need spectrum for their customers’ calls and data.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

British firm GSK doesn't list the frequency of side effects for its drug Ropinirole anywhere.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

This aspect of a sound — how often a peak of a wave goes by, is called frequency by scientists and engineers.

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