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achieve incidence
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "achieve incidence" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to express the idea of reaching a certain level of occurrence or impact, but the wording is awkward and unclear. Example: "The goal of the campaign is to achieve incidence among the target audience, but the phrasing needs to be revised for clarity."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Formal & Business
Science
Alternative expressions(4)
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
1 human-written examples
Future UNICEF cooperation with PANI: n) Orient cooperation to achieve incidence in public policy that favour children, especially at the local level.
Formal & Business
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
59 human-written examples
From this, the number of people who would need to be screened to achieve this incidence was calculated.
In this scenario, 42.9 % of chlamydia-infected women have to develop PID to achieve an incidence rate of 3%% after one year of follow-up.
Science
With these measures we were able to achieve zero incidence of VAP during a few months when a higher than 95% compliance rate with the VAP bundle was obtained [ 4].
Science
We will never achieve zero-incidence by just hoping that a cure eventually pans out.
News & Media
The ability to identify these predictors might help education professionals to develop screening procedures to identify those at high risk for fatigue, and to conduct early interventions to achieve lower incidences of and higher rates of recovery from fatigue.
An optical needle is generated with radially polarized incidence, and an optical tube is achieved with incidence of azimuthal polarization.
Science
When adequate repair durability is achieved, the incidence of valve-related complications is lower than what has been reported for valve replacement.
If elimination of TB as a public health problem is defined as achieving an incidence of new smear-positive TB cases of <1 per million (1), elimination is unlikely to be achieved under current epidemiologic conditions and control efforts.
Science
We found VAP rates of 1.3 and 2.0 per 1,000 ventilator days respectively in 2009 and 2010, achieving zero incidence of VAP several times during 12 months, whenever VAP bundle compliance was over 90%.
Science
To achieve usefully precise incidence estimates, in real-world household surveys in high-incidence settings, an incidence assay should have a sufficiently enduring MDRI (on the order of 1 year) and small FRR (clearly less than 2%, and ideally zero).
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When discussing the frequency of events or cases, use more conventional phrases like "reach a certain incidence rate" or "achieve a specific reduction in incidence" for clarity.
Common error
Avoid directly translating concepts into English that might sound awkward or unnatural. Instead of "achieve incidence", focus on expressing the intended meaning using standard English verbs and prepositions.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "achieve incidence" is intended to denote the attainment or realization of a particular level of occurrence. However, Ludwig AI identifies the phrase as grammatically incorrect. More conventional phrasing is recommended for clarity.
Frequent in
Science
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Formal & Business
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News & Media
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "achieve incidence" attempts to convey reaching a particular level of occurrence, often in scientific or formal contexts. However, Ludwig AI identifies this phrase as grammatically incorrect, suggesting more conventional alternatives should be used. Despite some occurrences in sources like Unicef and scientific publications, it is recommended to use phrases such as "reach a certain incidence rate" or "attain a specific incidence" for improved clarity and grammatical correctness. While the phrase appears in both "Science" and "Formal & Business" sources, it remains a rare and potentially confusing expression. The expert rating reflects these grammatical concerns and inconsistencies in usage.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
reach a certain incidence
Replaces "achieve" with "reach", offering a more standard verb choice to describe attaining a specific level of incidence.
attain a specific incidence rate
Substitutes "achieve" with "attain" and adds "rate" for clarity, making it more precise.
lower the incidence
Focuses on reducing incidence, providing a clear action and avoiding the original phrase's grammatical awkwardness.
obtain a certain incidence
Uses "obtain" instead of "achieve", offering a more natural verb choice.
realize a specific incidence level
Replaces "achieve" with "realize" and specifies "level" for increased clarity.
accomplish a desired incidence
Emphasizes the successful completion of reaching a specific incidence using "accomplish".
secure a particular incidence
Replaces "achieve" with "secure", indicating the act of ensuring or guaranteeing a specific incidence.
register a certain incidence
Shifts focus to the measurement or recording of incidence, changing the verb to "register".
observe a specific incidence
Highlights the act of noticing or observing a specific incidence, using the verb "observe".
note a specific incidence
Similar to "observe", but uses "note" to indicate recording or taking notice of the incidence.
FAQs
How can I properly use the term "incidence" in a sentence?
To correctly use "incidence", pair it with verbs like "reduce", "increase", or "measure". For example, instead of "achieve incidence", try "reduce the incidence of disease".
What's a more appropriate phrase than "achieve incidence"?
Alternatives such as "reach a certain incidence" or "attain a specific incidence rate" are clearer and grammatically sound.
Is "achieve incidence" grammatically correct?
According to Ludwig AI, the phrase "achieve incidence" is not grammatically correct. It's better to use alternative phrasing to convey your intended meaning.
What does "achieve incidence" mean, and why is it not preferred?
"Achieve incidence" aims to express reaching a specific occurrence level. However, it sounds awkward and is better replaced with phrases like "obtain a certain incidence" or "lower the incidence" for improved clarity.
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
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Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
81%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested