Incidence
Definition
(noun) The occurrence or rate of something undesirable
Examples
“There has been an increase in the incidence of wildfires this year.”
“The incidence of car break-ins dropped after the new lights went up on Maple Street.”
“In our ward, the incidence of stomach bugs always jumps in January.”
“Doctors here are tracking the incidence of teen smoking more closely this fall.”
“I was surprised by the incidence of bike theft around Union Station last weekend.”
Related words
Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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