incidence
Pronunciation
/ˈɪnsədəns/, /ˈɪnsɪdəns/

Definition & Meaning of "incidence"in English

Incidence
01

the rate or frequency at which something happens or occurs

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
incidences
Examples
Schools in the region reported a lower incidence of bullying after implementing new programs.
02

the act of a light beam hitting or striking a surface

Examples
Changing the angle of the light 's incidence can create different shadow effects in photography.
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