tapahtuma — meaning in English

English meaning

• event noun Something that happens, especially something notable.
• function noun The purpose something serves or the job it does.
• happening noun An event or occurrence, especially something unusual or notable.
• incidence noun The rate at which something occurs, especially within a given group or period.
• incident noun An event, especially one that is noteworthy, unpleasant, or disruptive.
• occasion noun A particular time when something happens, especially something notable.
• occurrence noun Something that happens; an event or instance.
• ongoing adj Currently happening or still in progress; not yet finished.
• transaction noun An exchange or deal, especially involving money, goods, or business.

Senses

tapahtuma is used for these senses in English:

• event An occurrence; something that happens.
• event A prearranged social activity (function, etc.)
• function An official or social occasion.
• happening Something that happens.
• incidence The act of something happening; occurrence.
• incident (countable, uncountable) An event or occurrence.
• incident An event that causes or may cause an interruption or a crisis, such as a workplace illness or a software error.
• 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.

function — full definition

1. noun The purpose something serves or the job it does.
2. noun A formal or official event.
3. noun In maths and programming, a rule or routine that turns an input into an output.
4. verb To work or operate as intended.

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