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occurrence

1 of 1noun
/əˈkɝəns/
Forms:occurrences
1

something that happens or exists

2

an event or incident that happens or takes place, often referring to specific instances observed or recorded

  • The occurrence of thunderstorms disrupted the outdoor concert.
  • He recorded every occurrence of migratory birds in his journal.
  • The occurrence of errors in the system slowed down the production process.
  • Witnessing the rare astronomical occurrence was a memorable experience.
  • The frequent occurrence of protests in the city led to increased security measures.