incidence
Aussprache: [ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns]
Wort
Kontext: „health“
(noun) the rate at which something happens, often used to describe how many people get a certain disease or condition within a specific time period. For example, if many people in a town get sick, we can talk about the incidence of that illness there.
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The incidence of flu cases was lower this year than last year.
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There was a high incidence of chickenpox in the community last summer.
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What is the incidence of diabetes in our town?
Kontext: „general occurrence“
(noun) the occurrence or frequency of something happening. This can refer to events, situations, or cases that take place. Think of it as counting how often something shows up.
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The incidence of accidents on that road has decreased since the new traffic lights were installed.
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There was no significant incidence of issues during the event.
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What is the incidence of school closures due to snow?
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