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incidence

noun C1

Meaning

The term "incidence" refers to the occurrence or frequency of a particular event, phenomenon, or condition within a specified context or population, often used in statistical, epidemiological, or sociological analyses to quantify the rate at which a speci
💡 While "incidence" is often confused with "prevalence," the former specifically pertains to new cases occurring in a given time frame, whereas the latter refers to the total number of existing cases at a particular point in time.

Example Sentences

The incidence of cybercrime has increased significantly in recent years .
The incidence of diabetes has increased significantly in recent years .
The incidence of flu cases increased during the winter months .
The incidence of late payments has increased this quarter .

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