Occurrence: meaning, definitions and examples

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occurrence

[ əˈkərəns ]

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statistical data analysis

The frequency of an event or phenomenon in a given time frame or population.

Synonyms

frequency, incidence, instance

Examples of usage

Occurrences of a specific gene mutation were recorded in the study.
The occurrence of natural disasters has increased in recent years.

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general usage

An instance of something happening or existing.

Synonyms

event, happening, incident

Examples of usage

She described the strange occurrence that happened last night.
There was a rare occurrence of snow in the desert.

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philosophy

The actuality or fact of happening without any apparent cause.

Synonyms

manifestation, phenomenon

Examples of usage

The philosopher pondered the occurrence of random events in the universe.
There was debate about the occurrence of free will in a deterministic world.

Translations

Translations of the word "occurrence" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ocorrência

🇮🇳 घटना

🇩🇪 Ereignis

🇮🇩 kejadian

🇺🇦 випадок

🇵🇱 wydarzenie

🇯🇵 出来事(できごと)

🇫🇷 événement

🇪🇸 ocurrencia

🇹🇷 olay

🇰🇷 사건

🇸🇦 حدوث

🇨🇿 výskyt

🇸🇰 výskyt

🇨🇳 事件

🇸🇮 dogodek

🇮🇸 atburður

🇰🇿 оқиға

🇬🇪 შემთხვევა

🇦🇿 hadisə

🇲🇽 ocurrencia

Word origin

The word 'occurrence' originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'occurrence', meaning 'meeting, confrontation'. It has been used in English to describe events or instances of things happening since then.