incidence

noun

Definition of incidencenext
as in prevalence
the rate at which something happens They found an increased incidence of crime in the city when social programs were cut.

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Recent Examples of incidence Remove and destroy all infected plant material (including roots) and practice a three-year crop rotation to reduce disease incidence. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 June 2026 The lab is now investigating whether the same lysosomal dysfunction in old stem cells plays a role in leukemia, a disease whose incidence climbs sharply with age. — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026 Since 2014, the Department of Revenue Services has been tasked with generating tax incidence analyses, which identify assesses how tax burdens can be shifted, and who ultimately pays. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026 Given about 2 in 5 American adults are obese, curbing this chronic medical condition could have dramatic effects in decreasing the incidence of cancer. — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for incidence
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  1. prevalence
  2. occurrence
  3. frequency
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  • The growing prevalence of chronic conditions that effect eyesight, such as diabetes, may also increase demand for optical services.
    — Casey Mann, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2026
  • But underlying a lot of that, say researchers, is also the growing prevalence of stress.
    — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2026
Definition of prevalence
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  • Kunst said there were some undocumented claims of miraculous cures prior to when records of such occurrences would be kept, dating back to the 1950s.
    — Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
  • Several businesses in the area said flash flooding on the busy road is a regular occurrence during heavy rain.
    — Casey Mann, Arkansas Online, 8 July 2026
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  • This hybrid driver arrangement in each earpiece delivers a combination of dynamic impact, midrange clarity and high-frequency precision, while offering the signature Noble Audio sound.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Roundabouts create more efficient travel conditions for drivers at slower speeds, while reducing the frequency and severity of crashes, state officials said.
    — DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
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