gebeurtenis — meaning in English

English meaning

• event noun Something that happens, especially something notable.
• incident noun An event, especially one that is noteworthy, unpleasant, or disruptive.
• occasion noun A particular time when something happens, especially something notable.

Senses

gebeurtenis is used for these senses in English:

• event An occurrence; something that happens.
• incident A (relatively minor) event that is incidental to, or related to others.
• occasion A particular happening; an instance or time when something occurred. [from 15th c.]
• occasion A special event or function. [from 19th c.]

event — full definition

1. noun Something that happens, especially something notable.
2. noun A planned occasion or activity, such as a competition or gathering.
3. noun (computing) An action detected by a program, such as a click or keypress, that triggers a response.

incident — full definition

1. noun An event, especially one that is noteworthy, unpleasant, or disruptive.
2. adjective Naturally connected to or arising from something else.

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