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oc·cur·rence
(ə-kûr′əns)n.
1. The action, fact, or instance of occurring: The occurrence of snow is rare in these parts.
2. Something that takes place; an event or incident: worrisome occurrences.
oc·cur′rent adj.
Synonyms: occurrence, happening, event, incident, episode
These nouns refer to something that takes place or comes to pass. Occurrence and happening are the most general: an everyday occurrence; a happening of no great importance. Event usually signifies a notable occurrence: world events reported on the evening news. "Great events make me quiet and calm; it is only trifles that irritate my nerves" (Victoria).
Incident may apply to a minor occurrence: an incident that was blown out of proportion in the press. The term may also refer to a distinct event of sharp identity and significance: an incident that changed scientists' understanding of the phenomenon. An episode is an incident in the course of a progression or within a larger sequence: "Happiness was but the occasional episode in a general drama of pain" (Thomas Hardy).
These nouns refer to something that takes place or comes to pass. Occurrence and happening are the most general: an everyday occurrence; a happening of no great importance. Event usually signifies a notable occurrence: world events reported on the evening news. "Great events make me quiet and calm; it is only trifles that irritate my nerves" (Victoria).
Incident may apply to a minor occurrence: an incident that was blown out of proportion in the press. The term may also refer to a distinct event of sharp identity and significance: an incident that changed scientists' understanding of the phenomenon. An episode is an incident in the course of a progression or within a larger sequence: "Happiness was but the occasional episode in a general drama of pain" (Thomas Hardy).
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occurrence
(əˈkʌrəns)n
1. something that occurs; a happening; event
2. the act or an instance of occurring: a crime of frequent occurrence.
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oc•cur•rence
(əˈkɜr əns, əˈkʌr-)n.
1. the action, fact, or instance of occurring.
2. something that happens; event; incident: several unexpected occurrences.
[1530–40; probably < Middle French]
oc•cur′rent, adj.
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| Noun | 1. |  occurrence - an event that happens event - something that happens at a given place and time accompaniment, concomitant, co-occurrence, attendant - an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another avalanche - a sudden appearance of an overwhelming number of things; "the program brought an avalanche of mail" experience - an event as apprehended; "a surprising experience"; "that painful experience certainly got our attention" trouble - an event causing distress or pain; "what is the trouble?"; "heart trouble" treat - an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight miracle - any amazing or wonderful occurrence thing - an event; "a funny thing happened on the way to the..." episode - a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events beginning - the event consisting of the start of something; "the beginning of the war" conclusion, ending, finish - event whose occurrence ends something; "his death marked the ending of an era"; "when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show" one-off - a happening that occurs only once and is not repeated periodic event, recurrent event - an event that recurs at intervals alteration, change, modification - an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; "the change was intended to increase sales"; "this storm is certainly a change for the worse"; "the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago" computer error, error - (computer science) the occurrence of an incorrect result produced by a computer chance event, fortuity, accident, stroke - anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause; "winning the lottery was a happy accident"; "the pregnancy was a stroke of bad luck"; "it was due to an accident or fortuity" fire - the event of something burning (often destructive); "they lost everything in the fire" incident - a single distinct event discharge - the sudden giving off of energy case, instance, example - an occurrence of something; "it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths" failure - an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose; "the surprise party was a complete failure" success - an event that accomplishes its intended purpose; "let's call heads a success and tails a failure"; "the election was a remarkable success for the Whigs" appearance - the event of coming into sight disappearance - the event of passing out of sight disappearance - ceasing to exist; "he regretted the disappearance of Greek from school curricula"; "what was responsible for the disappearance of the rainforest?"; "the disappearance of resistance at very low temperatures" impinging, striking, contact - the physical coming together of two or more things; "contact with the pier scraped paint from the hull" finish - designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race); "excitement grew as the finish neared"; "my horse was several lengths behind at the finish"; "the winner is the team with the most points at the finish" collapse - a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in; "the roof is in danger of collapse"; "the collapse of the old star under its own gravity" break, interruption - some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity; "the telephone is an annoying interruption"; "there was a break in the action when a player was hurt" sound - the sudden occurrence of an audible event; "the sound awakened them" union - the occurrence of a uniting of separate parts; "lightning produced an unusual union of the metals" news event - a newsworthy event flash - a sudden intense burst of radiant energy convergence - the occurrence of two or more things coming together juncture, occasion - an event that occurs at a critical time; "at such junctures he always had an impulse to leave"; "it was needed only on special occasions" flare-up, outburst, burst - a sudden intense happening; "an outburst of heavy rain"; "a burst of lightning" |
| 2. | occurrence - an instance of something occurring; "a disease of frequent occurrence"; "the occurrence (or presence) of life on other planets" presence - the state of being present; current existence; "he tested for the presence of radon" allopatry - the occurrence of related organisms in separate geographical areas with no overlap sympatry - the occurrence of organisms in overlapping geographical areas, but without interbreeding |
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occurrence
noun
1. incident, happening, event, fact, matter, affair, proceeding, circumstance, episode, adventure, phenomenon, transaction Traffic jams are now a daily occurrence.
2. existence, instance, appearance, manifestation, materialization the greatest occurrence of heart disease in the over-65s
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
occurrence
noun1. The condition or fact of being present:
3. Something significant that happens:
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Translations
حادِثَه، حُدوثحُدُوثً
událostvýskyt
forekomsthændelse
juhtum
tapaussattumatapahtuma
slučaj
előfordulásmegtörténés
viîburîur
出来事
발생
dogodek
händelse
เหตุการณ์ที่เกิดขึ้น
chuyện xảy ra
occurrence
[əˈkʌrəns] NCollins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
occurrence
[əˈkʌrəns] nCollins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
occurrence
n
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
occurrence
[əˈkʌr/əns] n → eventoan everyday occurrence → un fatto quotidiano
this is a common occurrence → è una cosa che capita spesso
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
occur
(əˈkəː) – past tense, past participle ocˈcurred – verb1. to take place. The accident occurred yesterday morning.
2. (with to) to come into one's mind. An idea occurred to him; It occurred to me to visit my parents.
3. to be found. Oil occurs under the sea.
ocˈcurrence (-ˈka-) , ((American) -ˈkə:-) nouna strange occurrence.
occurrence, ~occurred and occurring have two rs.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
occurrence
→ حُدُوثً událost forekomst Ereignis περιστατικό incidencia tapaus fait slučaj avvenimento 出来事 발생 voorval tilfelle występowanie ocorrência происшествие händelse เหตุการณ์ที่เกิดขึ้น olay chuyện xảy ra 发生Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
oc·cur·rence
n. ocurrencia, suceso, acontecimiento;
of frequent ___ → que sucede con frecuencia.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012