Occurrence - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |əˈkɜːrəns|  American pronunciation of the word occurrence
Brit.  |əˈkʌr(ə)ns|  British pronunciation of the word occurrence

noun

- an event that happens (syn: happening)
- an instance of something occurring
a disease of frequent occurrence
the occurrence (or presence) of life on other planets

Extra examples

Laughter was a rare occurrence in his classroom.

Flooding in the area is a common occurrence.

The frequent occurrence of earthquakes in the area means that the buildings must be specifically designed to withstand the force.

Getting headaches has become a common occurrence for her.

Lightning is a natural occurrence.

The greatest occurrence of coronary heart disease is in those over 65.

...warned that the rain forests are in danger of extinction unless the world's industrial powers concert a plan to prevent such an occurrence...

...superstitious villagers who were quick to attribute an unexpected occurrence to devilry...

...a finespun analysis of what makes an everyday occurrence funny...

Word forms

noun
singular: occurrence
plural: occurrences
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