widespread occurrence
[WĪD-sprɛd ə-ˈkər-əns]
noun phrasepl: widespread occurrences
ocorrência generalizada
1. an event, phenomenon, or instance that happens frequently and across many places or among many people
The widespread occurrence of cybercrime has become a major concern for governments worldwide.
A ocorrência generalizada de crimes cibernéticos tornou-se uma preocupação importante para governos em todo o mundo.
2. a common or prevalent happening that is not limited to a specific location or group
The widespread occurrence of misinformation on social media affects public opinion.
A ocorrência generalizada de desinformação nas redes sociais afeta a opinião pública.
This phrase is frequently used in academic, journalistic, and formal contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'ocorrência generalizada' is the standard term used in news reports, scientific papers, and official communications when discussing phenomena affecting large populations or geographic areas.
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