event (EN)

noun

noun “event”

1. something that takes place or occurs
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   The charity gala was a successful event that raised thousands of dollars for the local hospital.
2. a planned gathering or social occasion
   The charity event at the hotel brought together hundreds of people to support the cause.
3. a specific contest within a larger competition
   In the Olympic decathlon, the pole vault is one of the ten events athletes must compete in.
4. in probability theory, a collection of possible results in an experiment
   In rolling a six-sided die, the event of rolling an even number includes the outcomes 2, 4, and 6.
5. a serious medical incident
   During the heatwave, the hospital reported an increased number of cardiac events among the elderly population.