noun · neutral
occurrence
/əˈkʌrəns/oc·CUR·rence
An event or something that happens; the fact of something existing or happening
Examples
“The occurrence of heatwaves has risen in recent decades.”
“Police recorded several occurrences of vandalism last month.”
“The rare occurrence of such species makes conservation vital.”
Band 8 sentence
“The occurrence of extreme weather events has intensified, suggesting a clear link with long-term climatic shifts.”
Collocations
- occurrence of
- frequent occurrence
- single/isolated occurrence
Word family
Common mistakes
many occurrence→many occurrences
the occurrence is high per 1000→the incidence is high per 1000
occurrance→occurrence
Say it for a higher band
5happening→6incidence→7+occurrence
Synonyms
incidence
event
Easily confused
incidence
“The incidence of diabetes is increasing in urban areas.”
appearance
“The sudden appearance of the comet surprised astronomers.”
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