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events

11 definitions • 18 examples
1
anything that happens, especially something important or unusual:

Examples:

sporting event This year's Olympic Games will be the biggest ever sporting event.
sports event This year's Olympic Games will be the biggest ever sports event.
social event Susannah's party was the social event of the year.
series of events The police are trying to determine the series of events that led up to the murder.
2
one of a set of races or competitions:

Examples:

The women's 200 metre event will be followed by the men's 100 metres.
3
used to emphasize that what happened was not what you expected:

Examples:

We had expected to arrive an hour late, but in the event we were early.
4
if something happens:

Examples:

In the event of a strike, the army will take over responsibility for firefighting.
5
whatever happens:

Examples:

I might go home next month, but in any event, I'll be home for Christmas.
6
in either of two situations:

Examples:

I can't decide whether to accept the New York or the Chicago job, but in either event I'll have to move.
7
if that happens:

Examples:

There's a possibility of my flight being delayed. In that event I'll phone to let you know.
8
anything that happens, esp. something important or unusual:

Examples:

sporting events
political/world events
She later gave me her version of events.
9
An event is also one particular group of outcomes (= results) among all possible outcomes when experimenting with probability (= the likelihood of something happening).
10
An event is also one of a set of races or competitions:

Examples:

the women’s 200-meter event
11
an activity that is planned for a special purpose and usually involves a lot of people, for example, a meeting, party, trade show, or conference:

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