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How to pronounce events
IPA transcription: [ɪ'vɛnts]
Pronunciation variants: [ɪ'vɛnts][i'vɛnts]
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Noun
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a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
“the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise”
“his decision had depressing consequences for business”
“he acted very wise after the event”
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something that happens at a given place and time
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a special set of circumstances
“in that event, the first possibility is excluded”
“it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled”
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a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory
Usage examples
- These events bring the visitors up close with the animals.
- Many biochemical events also lend themselves to stochastic analysis.
- In his pieces he wrote about relevant events, excluding the background.
- Do the roses compete in athletic events?
- Other risk terms are seen as potential consequences of operational risk events.
- Many events and village activities are held in Crosspool.
- The events are detailed on the society's web site.
- Six Russian table tennis players qualified for the following events.
- The venue is suitable for cycling events, rock concerts, rallies, motocross and speedway championships.
- There is much mystery and speculation about what events actually took place.