Word: Occurrence

Pronunciation

/əˈkɜːrəns/

Definitions

• Noun: An instance of something happening or existing; an event or incident. For example: “The frequent occurrences of wildfires in the region have raised concerns among environmentalists.”
  • In a scientific context: A recorded instance or observation in data collection or research. For example: “The high number of occurrences of this species in our study area suggests it’s thriving here.”
• Verb (intransitive): To happen or take place; to come about. For example: “Unexpected occurrences can disrupt even the most carefully planned schedules.”

Phrases

• “A rare occurrence” implies that something does not happen very often.
• “In the event of an occurrence” is used to refer to if something happens or takes place.
• “Frequency of occurrence” refers to how often something happens.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The occurrence of severe storms has increased due to climate change.”
• Verb: “It was only after her promotion that such discrimination began to occur.”

Synonyms

• Event
• Incident
• Happening
• Episode
• Instance
• Appearance
• Encounter
• Experience
• Manifestation
• Emergence