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occurrence

/əˈkʌrəns/
English Definition
n. something that happens
中文释义
事件
Example Sentence

The sudden occurrence of a solar flare can disrupt satellite communications for several hours.

太阳耀斑的突然发生可能会中断卫星通信数小时。

Synonyms
event incident phenomenon
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “occurrence”?

  1. A Farming
  2. B A place where people live
  3. C Something that happens
  4. D The size, length, or amount of something
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C — Something that happens. “occurrence” means something that happens.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “something that happens”?

  1. A measurement
  2. B agriculture
  3. C occurrence
  4. D dwelling
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C — occurrence. “occurrence” means something that happens.

Common questions about “occurrence”

What does “occurrence” mean?

occurrence — something that happens. In Chinese: 事件.

How do you pronounce “occurrence”?

occurrence is pronounced /əˈkʌrəns/.

How is “occurrence” used in a sentence?

The sudden occurrence of a solar flare can disrupt satellite communications for several hours. (太阳耀斑的突然发生可能会中断卫星通信数小时。)

What are synonyms for “occurrence”?

event, incident, phenomenon — all close in meaning to occurrence (something that happens).

Is “occurrence” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. occurrence is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.