emergence

noun emer·gence \ i-ˈmər-jən(t)s \

Updated on: 14 May 2018

Definition of emergence

1 : the act or an instance of emerging

2 : any of various superficial outgrowths of plant tissue usually formed from both epidermis and immediately underlying tissues

3 : penetration of the soil surface by a newly germinated plant

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Examples of emergence in a Sentence

the emergence of the Internet as an important means of communication
the economy's emergence from a recession

Recent Examples of emergence from the Web

Williams' emergence last month in Tucson enhances Oregon's hopes of sweeping the Pac-12 men's and women's outdoor team titles for the 10th consecutive year.

— ken goe, OregonLive.com, "Lauren Rain Williams breaks out to become the Oregon Ducks' next impact sprinter," 10 May 2018
Jrue Holiday's emergence this season as one of the league's best two-way players has validated the controversial draft-night trade Demps made five years ago to acquire the veteran guard.

— jeff duncan, NOLA.com, "This Pelicans' season has been one of redemption for Dell Demps," 8 May 2018
Terry Rozier's emergence couldn't have come at a better time and Marcus Smart is a rock on defense.

— the si staff, SI.com, "Which Franchise Has the Brighter Future: 76ers or Celtics?," 8 May 2018
But Simmons' emergence put McConnell on the bench, and without complaint.

— dan gelston, courant.com, "76ers Hold Off Elimination With 103-92 Win Over Celtics," 7 May 2018
This part of the world is rich in such tracks, and Dr Bernardi has been able to use them, together with details of the Dolomites’ geology, to paint a precise picture of the dinosaurs’ emergence.

— The Economist, "Fossil tracks in the Alps help explain dinosaur evolution," 19 Apr. 2018
Gillibrand's emergence as the embodiment of a political movement is at once surprising and predictable.

— jason zengerle, GQ, "Kirsten Gillibrand, the Senator From the State of #MeToo," 17 Apr. 2018
Entries are judged based on their originality, technical skill and emergence of personal vision or voice.

— elizabeth marie himchak, Pomerado News, "Del Norte High student wins gold medal in national contest," 13 Apr. 2018
Panelists include: Bree Gant: A Detroit documentarian and Howard University graduate whose work explores Black aesthetics, ritual and emergence.

— Detroit Free Press, "Freep Film Festival 2018: All the Friday movies and special events," 13 Apr. 2018

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: the act of becoming known or coming into view : the act of emerging

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noun emer·gence \ i-ˈmər-jən(t)s \

medical Definition of emergence

: a recovering of consciousness (as from anesthesia)

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