cadence
Say it: KAY-duns /ˈkeɪdəns/ · noun
What “cadence” means
The regular rhythm of when something happens.
More precisely: The regular rhythm or frequency at which something happens.
Example: “We moved to a weekly cadence of short check-ins instead of monthly reviews.”
When to use it
At work, when describing how regularly meetings, updates or releases happen. It is also common in music and speech.
It can also mean
In speech or music, it can mean the rhythm or flow of sounds.
Similar words
rhythm, frequency, tempo
Where it comes from
From Latin cadere, "to fall."
Quick check
A team meets every Monday morning, keeping the same regular pattern throughout the year. What does this pattern establish?
a cadence or a deadline?
Show the answer
a cadence
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