B2nounsciencelanguage
US/əˈkɜːr.əns/
UK/əˈkʌr.əns/
something that happens, or the fact or frequency of something happening
In context
Power cuts are a daily occurrence in this part of the city.
Scientists are studying the occurrence of the disease in young adults.
It was a rare occurrence for him to arrive late.
Words that go with occurrence
adjective + noun
- a common occurrenceTraffic jams are a common occurrence here.
- a rare occurrenceSnow is a rare occurrence in this region.
- a daily occurrenceArguments were a daily occurrence in that house.
- an everyday occurrenceDelays are an everyday occurrence on this train line.
- a strange occurrenceA strange occurrence woke the whole street.
noun + preposition
- frequency of occurrenceThe frequency of occurrence of errors fell last year.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
an occurenceCorrect: an occurrence