incidence in German
incidence in German is Auftreten, Vorkommen, Auftretenshäufigkeit — incidence means the rate at which something occurs, especially within a given group or period.
incidence in German
Auftreten
The act of something happening; occurrence.
Vorkommen
The act of something happening; occurrence.
Auftretenshäufigkeit
The extent or the relative frequency of something happening.
Inzidenz
(epidemiology) A measure of the rate of new occurrence of a given medical condition in a population within a specified period of time.
What does "incidence" mean?
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noun The rate at which something occurs, especially within a given group or period.
"Doctors noticed a higher incidence of colds among children during the winter term."
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noun (physics) The way a ray of light or a projectile strikes a surface.
"The beam struck the glass at a steep angle of incidence."
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incidence in a sentence
- Doctors noticed a higher incidence of colds among children during the winter term.
- The town reported a low incidence of burglary compared with the neighbouring villages.
- The beam struck the glass at a steep angle of incidence.
- Engineers measured the incidence of the light on the mirror before adjusting the lens.
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What is "incidence" in German?
"incidence" in German is Auftreten, Vorkommen, Auftretenshäufigkeit. incidence means: The rate at which something occurs, especially within a given group or period.
How do you use "incidence" in a sentence?
Example: "Doctors noticed a higher incidence of colds among children during the winter term." In German, "incidence" is Auftreten, Vorkommen, Auftretenshäufigkeit.
Are there other ways to say "incidence" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "incidence": Auftreten, Vorkommen, Auftretenshäufigkeit, Inzidenz.
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