incidence
Americannoun
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the rate or range of occurrence or influence of something, especially of something unwanted.
the high incidence of heart disease in men over 40.
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a falling upon, affecting, or befalling; occurrence.
The incidence of murder that Sunday afternoon shocked the sleepy village.
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Optics, Physics.
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the striking of a ray of light, beam of electrons, etc., on a surface, or the direction of striking.
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the fact or the manner of being incident.
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Geometry. partial coincidence of two figures, as of a line and a plane containing it.
noun
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degree, extent, or frequency of occurrence; amount
a high incidence of death from pneumonia
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the act or manner of impinging on or affecting by proximity or influence
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physics the arrival of a beam of light or particles at a surface See also angle of incidence
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geometry the partial coincidence of two configurations, such as a point that lies on a circle
Etymology
Origin of incidence
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Late Latin incidentia. See incident, -ence
Example Sentences
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Their analysis showed that people who routinely ate a Mediterranean or plant-based diet experienced a lower incidence of constipation.
From Science Daily
The benefits of Covid vaccines still vastly outweigh the risks, and the incidence of harmful events after vaccination remains very low, the researchers and other experts emphasized.
From New York Times
“TB incidence appears to be returning to prepandemic levels,” the CDC reported.
From Seattle Times
"Polling on election day was again disrupted by multiple incidences of thuggery, intimidation of voters, polling officials, observers and journalists and this occurred in most of the states," Andrews said.
From Reuters
The Post analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to show incidences surged last year, prompting a federal regulatory investigation.
From Washington Post
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