CEFR B2

recurrence

noun

Meaning

The fact of happening or appearing again, especially after a period of not happening.

Examples

Doctors are monitoring the patient closely to prevent a recurrence of the illness.
The team worked hard to avoid a recurrence of the technical issues that plagued their last project.

Synonyms: return, reappearance, repetition, relapse

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recurrence (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˈkʌrəns/

Definition

The fact of happening or appearing again, especially after a period of not happening.

Examples

Doctors are monitoring the patient closely to prevent a recurrence of the illness.
The team worked hard to avoid a recurrence of the technical issues that plagued their last project.
Despite their efforts, the recurrence of the drought led to significant crop losses.

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