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incidence

UK
/ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/
US
/ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Translations

incidencenoun
incidences
pl
UK
/ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/
US
/ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/
incidenceDroit fiscal.
The incidence of the new tax policy is expected to affect low-income families the most.
L'incidence de la nouvelle politique fiscale devrait toucher surtout les familles à faible revenu.
incidenceMédecine, statistique.
The incidence of flu cases has increased significantly this winter.
L'incidence des cas de grippe a augmenté de façon significative cet hiver.
incidencePhysique, optique.
The angle of incidence affects the amount of light that is reflected.
L'angle d'incidence influe sur la quantité de lumière réfléchie.
Synonyms
situation
event
happening
case
instance
episode
occurrence

Definitions

incidencenoun
The occurrence, rate, or frequency of a disease, crime, or other undesirable thing.
The incidence of flu cases has increased significantly this winter.
The way in which the burden of a tax falls upon different groups in the population.
The incidence of the new tax policy is expected to affect low-income families the most.
The arrival of a beam, wave, or other force at a surface, especially as measured by the angle it makes with the surface.
The angle of incidence affects the amount of light that is reflected.
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