Event
noun
Something that happens, especially when it is important or unusual.
The election was a major event in the world of politics.
Often appears as...
- major event
- sporting event
noun
A planned occasion or activity such as a social gathering or sports match.
I will see you at the charity event next week.
Often appears as...
- charity event
- corporate event
noun
In computer terminology, an action or occurrence to which a program might respond.
An event in JavaScript is the signal to a function that something has happened.
Often appears as...
- event handler
- event loop
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In physics, a point in spacetime having three spatial coordinates and one temporal coordinate.
In special relativity, an event is something that happens instantaneously at a single point in spacetime.
Often appears as...
- spacetime event
- event horizon
Usage tips
Academic
noun
Something that happens, especially when it is important or unusual.
The election was a major event in the world of politics.
Often appears as...
- major event
- sporting event
noun
A planned occasion or activity such as a social gathering or sports match.
I will see you at the charity event next week.
Often appears as...
- charity event
- corporate event
noun
In computer terminology, an action or occurrence to which a program might respond.
An event in JavaScript is the signal to a function that something has happened.
Often appears as...
- event handler
- event loop
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In physics, a point in spacetime having three spatial coordinates and one temporal coordinate.
In special relativity, an event is something that happens instantaneously at a single point in spacetime.
Often appears as...
- spacetime event
- event horizon
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Importance Scale
Use 'event' for occurrences of notable interest or impact on many people or an area.
The volcano eruption was a catastrophic event.
Pro Tip 2/2Unusual Happenings
The word 'event' implies something typically out of the ordinary routine or expectation.
The meteor shower was a spectacular event.
Pro Tip 1/2Importance Scale
Use 'event' for occurrences of notable interest or impact on many people or an area.
The volcano eruption was a catastrophic event.
Pro Tip 2/2Unusual Happenings
The word 'event' implies something typically out of the ordinary routine or expectation.
The meteor shower was a spectacular event.
Pro Tip 1/2Importance Scale
Use 'event' for occurrences of notable interest or impact on many people or an area.
The volcano eruption was a catastrophic event.
Pro Tip 2/2Unusual Happenings
The word 'event' implies something typically out of the ordinary routine or expectation.
The meteor shower was a spectacular event.
Never forget "Event"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
How to spot a misleading...
These techniques are known as cherry picking. A time range can be carefully chosen to exclude the impact of a major event right outside it. And picking specific data points can hide important changes in between. Even when there's nothing wrong with the graph itself, leaving out relevant data can give a misleading impression.
Video examples
What can Schrödinger's...
Sure, that's easy. The ball will move upward until it gets to some highest point, then it will come back down and land in your hand again. Of course, that's what happens, and you know this because you have witnessed events like this countless times. You've been observing the physics of everyday phenomena your entire life.
Video examples
Acts of Humankind PIPE...
community of countless researchers scientists and explorers who strive every day to learn everything they can to predict prepare and help us survive these destructive events the knowledge they gain and the stories they tell serve to remind us that there is another unstoppable force of nature on this
Video examples
What "Orwellian" really...
a hypnotic state of cognitive dissonance in which one is compelled to disregard their own perception in place of the officially dictated version of events, leaving the individual completely dependent on the State's definition of reality itself. The result is a world
Video examples
How to build a fictional...
What past events have shaped the way it is now? Then I brainstorm answers to questions that draw out the details of my fictional world. What rules are in place here? This covers everything from laws of gravity, or not, to the rules of society
Video examples
The philosophy of...
which they called logos. And while we may not always have control over the events affecting us, we can have control over how we approach things. Rather than imagining an ideal society, the Stoic tries to deal with the world as it is
Video examples
What makes a hero? -...
The journey begins and ends in a hero's ordinary world, but the quest passes through an unfamiliar, special world. Along the way, there are some key events. Think about your favorite book or movie. Does it follow this pattern?
Video examples
Giving checkmate is...
me a lot of energy and strength to fight in my upcoming tournaments event competitions and I fought myself into the top 10 practice perseverance and passion these are key elements of my success but you may ask whether did I
Video examples
Ze Frank: Are you human?
that no longer was in your life? Have you ever looked back on that event with the sad smile of autumn and the realization that futures will happen regardless? Congratulations.
Video examples
Yellow Crazy Ants Kill...
it's an event this has brought the island worldwide fame
Video examples
How to spot a misleading...
These techniques are known as cherry picking. A time range can be carefully chosen to exclude the impact of a major event right outside it. And picking specific data points can hide important changes in between. Even when there's nothing wrong with the graph itself, leaving out relevant data can give a misleading impression.
Video examples
What can Schrödinger's...
Sure, that's easy. The ball will move upward until it gets to some highest point, then it will come back down and land in your hand again. Of course, that's what happens, and you know this because you have witnessed events like this countless times. You've been observing the physics of everyday phenomena your entire life.
Video examples
Acts of Humankind PIPE...
community of countless researchers scientists and explorers who strive every day to learn everything they can to predict prepare and help us survive these destructive events the knowledge they gain and the stories they tell serve to remind us that there is another unstoppable force of nature on this
Video examples
What "Orwellian" really...
a hypnotic state of cognitive dissonance in which one is compelled to disregard their own perception in place of the officially dictated version of events, leaving the individual completely dependent on the State's definition of reality itself. The result is a world
Video examples
How to build a fictional...
What past events have shaped the way it is now? Then I brainstorm answers to questions that draw out the details of my fictional world. What rules are in place here? This covers everything from laws of gravity, or not, to the rules of society
Video examples
The philosophy of...
which they called logos. And while we may not always have control over the events affecting us, we can have control over how we approach things. Rather than imagining an ideal society, the Stoic tries to deal with the world as it is
Video examples
What makes a hero? -...
The journey begins and ends in a hero's ordinary world, but the quest passes through an unfamiliar, special world. Along the way, there are some key events. Think about your favorite book or movie. Does it follow this pattern?
Video examples
Giving checkmate is...
me a lot of energy and strength to fight in my upcoming tournaments event competitions and I fought myself into the top 10 practice perseverance and passion these are key elements of my success but you may ask whether did I
Video examples
Ze Frank: Are you human?
that no longer was in your life? Have you ever looked back on that event with the sad smile of autumn and the realization that futures will happen regardless? Congratulations.
Video examples
Yellow Crazy Ants Kill...
it's an event this has brought the island worldwide fame
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Roger Federer
Swiss Athlete
When I think of the Olympics I only think of good things. I think of what a great event it is and what it has done for me and my career, and changed my personal life, too.
Quote examples
Anne Frank
German Writer
I've reached the point where I hardly care whether I live or die. The world will keep on turning without me, and I can't do anything to change events anyway.
Quote examples
Joel Osteen
American Clergyman
You're going to go through tough times - that's life. But I say, 'Nothing happens to you, it happens for you.' See the positive in negative events.
Quote examples
Richard Bach
American Novelist
Every person, all the events of your life are there because you have drawn them there. What you choose to do with them is up to you.
Quote examples
Oprah Winfrey
American Entertainer
I believe that every single event in life happens in an opportunity to choose love over fear.
Quote examples
Thomas Merton
American Author
Every moment and every event of every man's life on earth plants something in his soul.
Quote examples
George Orwell
British Author
Early in life I had noticed that no event is ever correctly reported in a newspaper.
Quote examples
Al Pacino
American Actor
There has been a lot of self-doubt and unwelcome events in my life.
Quote examples
Gordon Getty
American Businessman
I don't think events in your life affect your music.
Quote examples
Zara Larsson
Swedish Musician
I think life is a chain of events.
Quote examples
Roger Federer
Swiss Athlete
When I think of the Olympics I only think of good things. I think of what a great event it is and what it has done for me and my career, and changed my personal life, too.
Quote examples
Anne Frank
German Writer
I've reached the point where I hardly care whether I live or die. The world will keep on turning without me, and I can't do anything to change events anyway.
Quote examples
Joel Osteen
American Clergyman
You're going to go through tough times - that's life. But I say, 'Nothing happens to you, it happens for you.' See the positive in negative events.
Quote examples
Richard Bach
American Novelist
Every person, all the events of your life are there because you have drawn them there. What you choose to do with them is up to you.
Quote examples
Oprah Winfrey
American Entertainer
I believe that every single event in life happens in an opportunity to choose love over fear.
Quote examples
Thomas Merton
American Author
Every moment and every event of every man's life on earth plants something in his soul.
Quote examples
George Orwell
British Author
Early in life I had noticed that no event is ever correctly reported in a newspaper.
Quote examples
Al Pacino
American Actor
There has been a lot of self-doubt and unwelcome events in my life.
Quote examples
Gordon Getty
American Businessman
I don't think events in your life affect your music.
Quote examples
Zara Larsson
Swedish Musician
I think life is a chain of events.
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension