Occurrence definition

ə-kûrəns
occurrences
Frequency:
Something that takes place; an event or incident.

Worrisome occurrences.

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The definition of an occurrence is something that happens, or is the frequency with which something happens.

An example of an occurrence is when an eclipse can be seen from the earth.

An example of an occurrence is the rate at which cancer happens in people as they age.

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Actual instance where a situation arises.
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The action, fact, or instance of occurring.

The occurrence of snow is rare in these parts.

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The act or fact of occurring.
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An event of happening.
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Something that occurs; event; incident.
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
occurrence
Plural:
occurrences

Occurrence Sentence Examples

  • It's not a frequent occurrence.

  • Certain acid fermentations are of common occurrence.

  • In some tropical stations, at certain seasons of the year, thunder is almost a daily occurrence.

  • When mushrooms are gathered for sale by persons unacquainted with the different species mistakes are of frequent occurrence.

  • As Hestia had her home in the prytaneum, special temples dedicated to her are of rare occurrence.

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