cadence
The rhythm or frequency of a recurring activity or meeting
Examples
In a meeting
“Let's establish a weekly cadence for check-ins during the project rollout.”
Over coffee
“I've gotten into a good cadence with my gym visits—three times a week like clockwork.”
Why this word
rhythm
Cadence refers to the specific pattern of beats or flow, especially at phrase endings or in recurring cycles, while rhythm is general repeated pattern
pace
Cadence emphasizes the modulation and flow pattern including rises and falls, while pace is simply speed or rate
flow
Cadence specifies the rhythmic rise and fall or regular beat pattern, while flow is general smooth progression
Usage tip
Popular in business for describing meeting frequency or release schedules.
Etymology
Italian cadenza from Latin cadere (to fall), originally referring to falling rhythm in music
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