RELATIVE INCIDENCE Synonyms
2 hypernyms for relative incidence. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for RELATIVE INCIDENCE
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| frequency | noun n | |||||
noun • the number of occurrences within a given time period • the ratio of the number of observations in a statistical category to the total number of observations • the number of observations in a given statistical category | ||||||
| occurrence | noun n | |||||
noun • an event that happens • an instance of something occurring | ||||||
| prevalence | noun n | |||||
noun • the quality of prevailing generally; being widespread • (epidemiology) the ratio (for a given time period) of the number of occurrences of a disease or event to the number of units at risk in the population • a superiority in numbers or amount | ||||||
| proportion | noun n | |||||
noun • the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole • magnitude or extent • balance among the parts of something • the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree • harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design) verb • give pleasant proportions to • adjust in size relative to other things | ||||||
| rate | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit • amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis • the relative speed of progress or change • a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure verb • assign a rank or rating to • be worthy of or have a certain rating • estimate the value of | ||||||
| ratio | noun n | |||||
noun • the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient) • the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree | ||||||
| incidence | noun n | |||||
noun • the relative frequency of occurrence of something • the striking of a light beam on a surface | ||||||