incidence

UK
/ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/
US
/ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Translations

incidencenoun
incidences
pl
UK
/ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/
US
/ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/
There was a high incidence of theft in the neighborhood last month.
В прошлом месяце в районе было много случаев краж.
The incidence of the light on the surface created interesting patterns.
Падение света на поверхность создало интересные узоры.
The incidence of flu increases during the winter months.
Частота гриппа увеличивается в зимние месяцы.

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.