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incidence

The frequency or rate at which a particular event occurs.
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pl: incidences

Countable when referring to a specific occurrence or a single instance of something happening. Uncountable when referring to the overall statistical rate or frequency of an event.

Meanings

Noun

The frequency or rate at which a particular event occurs.

The incidence of heart disease has decreased over the last decade.

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