freq
freq — abbreviation
1. a short written form of the word 'frequency' — the number of times something hap
a short written form of the word 'frequency' — the number of times something happens within a certain period.
The radio station broadcasts on a freq of 98.7 MHz.
abbreviation used with a unit of measurement
Dr. Nakamura wrote "monitor heart freq" on the patient's chart.
Brooke adjusted the audio mixer to reduce the low freq hum coming from the speakers.
The circuit diagram showed the resonant freq next to the capacitor symbol.
用法筆記
Common in technical fields such as physics, engineering, and statistics. In formal academic writing, the full word 'frequency' is preferred.
2. a written abbreviation used in casual notes, schedules, or records to indicate t
a written abbreviation used in casual notes, schedules, or records to indicate that something happens many times or happens often.
The doctor's note said "freq headaches — refer to neurologist."
abbreviation used in medical notes
Tara's class schedule had "freq quizzes" written in the margin next to the chemistry course.
The night-shift nurse wrote "freq checks — monitor every 20 min" in the log.
Selim's fitness log listed "freq cramps after evening runs" alongside his weekly mileage.
用法筆記
Used mainly in informal handwritten notes, shorthand, or patient records. Not suitable for formal correspondence or published text.
3. a written shortening used in grammar references and linguistic descriptions to l
a written shortening used in grammar references and linguistic descriptions to label a verb form that expresses repeated or habitual action.
The grammar appendix used "freq" to label the Latin suffix -tō, which turns a verb into a repeated-action form.
abbreviation in a linguistic context
The handout listed "freq" beside Old English verbs like 'læccan' (to catch repeatedly).
Leo's textbook used "freq" to label verbs like 'flicker' and 'patter', which describe repeated actions.
The dictionary marked "crackle" with "freq" because the verb describes a sound that repeats, like fire or static.
用法筆記
This sense is almost exclusively used in grammar books and linguistics papers. Most everyday readers will not encounter it.