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Definition of event
1a archaic : outcomeb : the final outcome or determination of a legal actionc : a postulated outcome, condition, or eventuality in the event that I am not there, call the house
2a : something that happens : occurrenceb : a noteworthy happeningc : a social occasion or activityd : an adverse or damaging medical occurrence a heart attack or other cardiac event
3 : any of the contests in a program of sports
4 : the fundamental entity of observed physical reality represented by a point designated by three coordinates of place and one of time in the space-time continuum postulated by the theory of relativity
5 : a subset of the possible outcomes of an experiment
at all events
: in any case
in any event
: in any case
in the event
chiefly British
: as it turns out
From the M-W Editors
Examples of event in a Sentence
The article recounted the events of the past year.
the last major event of the summer
He had no memory of the events that happened afterwards.
The accident was caused by an unusual sequence of events.
She likes to arrive at social events early.
It's the only event on the golf tour that she hasn't yet won.
Recent Examples of event from the Web
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The event, at Wagner's Pharmacy at Fourth Street and Central Avenue, will include a memorial for her son and 4-year-old Cesar Ivan Cano, who was abducted June 29, 2007, and found dead days later on July 7.
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Today The U.S.-China Green Energy Council will hold a Clean Energy and Smart Grid Forum in Palo Alto, Calif. The Inter-American Dialogue will hold an event on Clean Power in Latin America.
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Alabama is not bringing its starting quarterback, the reigning SEC offensive player of the year, to the largest PR event of the summer.
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Still, last night at a Rolex event in London, the two were seen leaving in suits, and both killing it in their own ways.
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Greenwood resident and race car driver Paul Graybrook, 60, died Tuesday morning after injuries sustained during a USAC midget car event at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill.
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The event does seem to be catching on, even though Market Track's data suggests Amazon's discounts are usually bigger on Black Friday.
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Thousands of protesters showed up on Wednesday at more than two dozen events in 17 states, urging senators to reject the legislation.
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Organizers hope to expand the local literary community with this event and mirror the success of the other festivals over time.
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Origin and Etymology of event
Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin eventus, from evenire to happen, from e- + venire to come — more at come
Synonym Discussion of event
EVENT Defined for English Language Learners
event
playDefinition of event for English Language Learners
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: something (especially something important or notable) that happens
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: a planned occasion or activity (such as a social gathering)
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: any one of the contests in a sports program
EVENT Defined for Kids
event
playDefinition of event for Students
1 : something important or notable that happens historical events
2 : a social occasion (as a party)
3 : the fact of happening in the event of rain
4 : a contest in a program of sports Olympic events
Word Root of event
The Latin word venīre, meaning “to come,” and its form ventus give us the roots ven and vent. Words from the Latin venīre have something to do with coming. To invent is to come up with a new idea or device that no one has thought of before. To convene is to come together for a purpose. An event is an occasion when many people come together.
Medical Dictionary
event
playMedical Definition of event
: an adverse or damaging medical occurrence a heart attack or other cardiac event
Law Dictionary
event
Legal Definition of event
1 : something that happens : occurrence
2 : the issue or outcome of a legal action or proceeding as finally determined
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