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occurrence

n. C / U
C1 Advanced Oxford US //əˈkɝəns// UK //əkˈɜːɹəns// oc·cur·rence

n. something that happens or exists. You use this word to talk about an event, especially one that is not planned or happens often.

n. an instance of something happening; the fact or frequency of something taking place. Often used in formal or technical contexts to describe events or phenomena.


SIMPLE

Snow is a rare occurrence in this part of the country.

CONTEXTUAL

The police reported that car accidents are a daily occurrence on this busy stretch of highway.

COMPLEX

While isolated errors are expected, the frequent occurrence of these specific technical glitches suggests a fundamental flaw in the software's underlying architecture.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle French occurrence, from Medieval Latin occurrentia. Morphologically occur + -ence.

Usage

Countable when referring to a specific event; uncountable when referring to the general fact of something happening.

Pitfall

a common occurancea common occurrenceLearners frequently misspell this word by using 'a' instead of 'e' in the final syllable.

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