Definition of Incidence
Incidence
in·ci·dence
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the frequency or rate at which something occurs;
e.g. There is a high incidence of crime in this area, so it is not a safe area to live in.
(noun)
an occurence;
e.g. The incidence of the murders scared the whole town.
(noun)
the striking and direction of striking of a projectile or a ray of light on a surface;
e.g. Calculate the angle of incidence of this ray of light.
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