Definition of occurrence
1 : something that occurs a startling occurrence Lightning is a natural occurrence.
2 : the action or fact of happening or occurring —often used with of the repeated occurrence of petty theft in the locker room
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Examples of occurrence in a Sentence
Getting headaches has become a common occurrence for her.
the recent occurrences of the disease
Lightning is a natural occurrence.
Recent Examples of occurrence from the Web
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The News-Review reported that an Enbridge document posted on a state website listed more than 200 occurrences of unsupported spaces exceeding 75 feet.
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Corrigan notes a total solar eclipse will cross the U.S. on Aug. 21 this year, the first such occurrence in 99 years.
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When Rajai Davis' toddler wants to watch baseball videos -- a regular occurrence at the kitchen table -- Davis knows which clip to play.
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The regional crown gave Sydorchuk a good feeling that this season's success won't be a one-time occurrence.
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Today, a concert by a Cuban musician in Miami is a common occurrence.
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Six of Oregon's 11 Pac-12 wins this season have come with Peterson on the mound and the lineup didn't have the gas to pick him up on the rare occurrence of ineffectiveness.
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In a rare occurrence, both starting pitchers in the championship game of the Glendale Junior Division Championship were girls.
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Those incidents peaked in September, with 17 occurrences, and rose again in February, with 14.
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Synonym Discussion of occurrence
OCCURRENCE Defined for English Language Learners
occurrence
playDefinition of occurrence for English Language Learners
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: something that happens
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: the fact of happening or occurring
OCCURRENCE Defined for Kids
occurrence
playDefinition of occurrence for Students
1 : something that happens Lightning is a natural occurrence.
2 : the action or process of happening There's been a lower occurrence of the disease.
Law Dictionary
occurrence
Legal Definition of occurrence
: something that takes place; especially : an accident, event, or continuing condition that causes personal or property damage that is unintended or unexpected from the standpoint of an insured party making a claim
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