something that happens or is regarded as happening; an occurrence, esp. one of some importance.

the outcome, issue, or result of anything

The venture had no successful event.

something that occurs in a certain place during a particular interval of time.

Physics . in relativity, an occurrence that is sharply localized at a single point in space and instant of time. Compare world point .

Sports . any of the contests in a program made up of one sport or of a number of sports

The broad jump event followed the pole vault.

in any event, regardless of what happens; in any case. Also

at all events.

in the event of

if there should be

In the event of rain, the party will be held indoors.

in the event that

if it should happen that; in case

In the event that I can't come back by seven, you can eat without me.

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cause , source

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