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occurrences

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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