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occurrence

Pronunciation: [əˈkɜr.əns]

Word

Learn how to use occurrence in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce occurrence

Pronunciation: [əˈkɜr.əns]

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