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noun
- 1. an incident or event: "vandalism used to be a rare occurrence" Similar
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OCCURRENCE definition: 1. something that happens: 2. the fact of something existing, or how much of it exists: 3…. Learn more.
1. : something that occurs. a startling occurrence. Lightning is a natural occurrence. 2. : the action or fact of happening or occurring often used with of. the repeated occurrence of petty theft in the locker room. Synonyms. affair. circumstance. episode. event. happening. incident. occasion. thing. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus.
An occurrence is an instance of something or a time when something happens. If you get migraines, the doctor might ask how many occurrences of the headache you have in a month. SKIP TO CONTENT
something that happens; event; incident: We were delayed by several unexpected occurrences. Synonyms: circumstance. occurrence. / əˈkʌrəns / noun. something that occurs; a happening; event. the act or an instance of occurring. a crime of frequent occurrence.
Definition of occurrence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. countable noun. An occurrence is something that happens. [formal] Complaints seemed to be an everyday occurrence. The food queues have become a daily occurrence across the country. 2. countable noun. The occurrence of something is the fact that it happens or is present.
OCCURRENCE meaning: something that happens: . Learn more.
n. 1. The action, fact, or instance of occurring: The occurrence of snow is rare in these parts. 2. Something that takes place; an event or incident: worrisome occurrences. oc·cur′rent adj. Synonyms: occurrence, happening, event, incident, episode. These nouns refer to something that takes place or comes to pass.
noun. occurrences. The act or fact of occurring. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Something that occurs; event; incident. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. An event of happening. Webster's New World Law. Synonyms: natural event. occurrent. happening. accident. development. event. episode. circumstance. encounter. contretemps. case.
1. countable noun. An occurrence is something that happens. [formal] Complaints seemed to be an everyday occurrence. 2. countable noun. The occurrence of something is the fact that it happens or is present. The greatest occurrence of coronary heart disease is in those over 65.
