prevalence

//ˈprɛv.ə.ləns//
C1Frequency Level 9Formal
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Noun

prevalenceSingular
1

The state or condition of being widespread or commonly occurring.

The prevalence of smartphones has changed how people communicate.

2

The proportion of a population found to have a particular condition or characteristic, especially in epidemiology.

The prevalence of diabetes in this region has increased significantly over the past decade.

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