Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incidence
Noun
/ˈɪnsɪdəns/
Definition
The occurrence or frequency of a particular event or condition.
Examples
- The incidence of flu cases rose significantly during the winter months.
- The study aimed to measure the incidence of heart disease in different populations.
- There was a high incidence of accidents on that stretch of road.
Meaning
Incidence refers to how often something happens or takes place. It usually relates to the rate at which new cases of an event, typically in a health or statistical context, occur.
Synonyms
- Occurrence
- Frequency
- Prevalence
- Rate
