occurrence

noun
UK: /əˈkʌr.əns/
US: /əˈkɝː.əns/

  1. An event or something that happens.

    1. The meeting is a daily occurrence now.
    2. Earthquakes are a common occurrence in this area of California.

  2. The fact of something existing or being found in a place or situation.

    1. We noted the rare occurrence of the bird in the park.
    2. The frequent occurrence of errors indicates a need for better training.

Synonyms

incident existence happening instance event

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "occurrence" in English means: An event or something that happens., The fact of something existing or being found in a place or situation..

The phonetic transcription of "occurrence" is /əˈkʌr.əns/ in British English and /əˈkɝː.əns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "occurrence": incident, existence, happening, instance, event.

Example usage of "occurrence": "The meeting is a daily occurrence now.". More examples on the page.