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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 that happens repeatedly. The occurrence of Lyme disease is more frequent in New England than it is in other parts of the country. As soon as authorities see an occurrence of rabies, they send warnings out to people who live in the area.
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 definition: the action, fact, or instance of occurring.. See examples of OCCURRENCE used in a sentence.
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.
Definition of occurrence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
