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i-MURJ-uh-ns/ɪˈmɜːdʒəns/

Emergence is the process of appearing or becoming known: the emergence of a trend; emergence from lockdown. Emerge is already in the dictionary. Appearance can be a look or an arrival; rise is close for power. Emergency is a different word (a crisis). Uncountable. Do not mix emergence with emergency.

Meaning

The process of appearing or becoming known.

Examples

• “The emergence of remote work changed demand for city offices.”
• “The emergence of remote work changed demand for offices.”
• “Her emergence as a negotiator surprised colleagues who knew her only as a researcher.”

Good to know

the emergence of + noun. Verb: emerge. Mix-up: emergency. Close: rise / appearance (arrival sense). Uncountable.

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