26984 words

occurrence

4 definitions • 4 examples
1
something that happens:

Examples:

Street-fights are an everyday occurrence in this area of the city.
2
the fact of something existing, or how much of it exists:

Examples:

The study compares the occurrence of heart disease in various countries.
3
an event, esp. one that happens unexpectedly:

Examples:

[ C ] Break-ins are an everyday occurrence in this neighborhood.
4
the existence or presence of something:

Examples:

The tests can detect the occurrence of certain cancers.

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