occurrence
Pronunciation: [əˈkɜr.əns]
Word
Context: "events"
(noun) an occurrence is something that happens or takes place. It could be anything like a celebration, a problem, or even a natural event. It's just a way to talk about a specific event happening.
Example
We had a great occurrence when our team won the championship last weekend.
Example
There was no occurrence of rain during the entire summer, making it very dry.
Example
What was the most interesting occurrence you saw at the festival?
Context: "frequency"
(noun) this usage refers to how often something happens. For example, if we say an event has a high occurrence, it means it happens a lot.
Example
The occurrence of snow in our town is rare, so people get excited when it happens.
Example
There was a low occurrence of students attending the meeting today.
Example
What is the occurrence of accidents in this area every year?
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