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tapahtuma — meaning in English

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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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