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Occurrence - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'Occurrence' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Occurrence [ n.]
- A coming or happening; as, the occurence of a railway collision.
- Any incident or event; esp., one which happens without being designed or expected; as, an unusual occurrence, or the ordinary occurrences of life.

Meaning of 'Occurrence' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . occurrence [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an instance of something occurring
Example in sentence:
  • a disease of frequent occurrence;
  • the occurrence (or presence) of life on other planets