event event /iːˈvɛnt/

noun

1. () Something that happens at a given place and time  ( event )
   something that happens at a given place and time
    The Winter Olympics is a major sporting event
   The Winter Olympics is a major sporting event
   
2. () A special set of circumstances  ( event , case )
   a special set of circumstances
    In that event, the first possibility is excluded
   in that event, the first possibility is excluded
    It may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled
   it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled
   
3. A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon  ( event , issue , upshot , consequence , effect , outcome , result )
   a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
    The magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
   the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
    His decision had depressing consequences for business
   his decision had depressing consequences for business
    He acted very wise after the event
   he acted very wise after the event
   
4. (physics) a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory  ( event )
   (physics) a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory