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In '''science, technology, and mathematics''': | In '''science, technology, and mathematics''': | ||
- | *[[Event (computing)]], a software message indicating that something has happened, such as a keystroke or mouse click | + | |
- | *Event, [[Particle accelerator]], experiments which produce high energy (Electron volt|MeV, GeV, and TeV) subatomic particle collisions | + | |
- | * [[Event (probability theory)]], a set of outcomes to which a probability is assigned | + | |
- | * [[Event (UML)]], in Unified Modeling Language, a notable occurrence at a particular point in time | + | |
- | * [[Event chain methodology]], in project management | + | |
- | * [[Event (relativity)]], a point in space at an instant in time, i.e. a location in spacetime | + | |
* [[Event horizon]], a boundary in spacetime, typically surrounding a black hole, beyond which events cannot effect an exterior observer | * [[Event horizon]], a boundary in spacetime, typically surrounding a black hole, beyond which events cannot effect an exterior observer | ||
* [[Extinction event]], a sharp decrease in the number of species in a short period of time | * [[Extinction event]], a sharp decrease in the number of species in a short period of time | ||
- | * [[Celestial event]], an astronomical phenomenon of interest | ||
In '''philosophy''': | In '''philosophy''': |
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- An occurrence of social or personal importance.
Event can refer to many things such as:
- A phenomenon, any observable occurrence, or an extraordinary occurrence
A type of gathering:
- A ceremony, for example, a marriage
- A competition, for example, a sports competition
- A convention (meeting)
- A happening, a performance or situation meant to be considered as art
- A festival, for example, a musical event
- A media event, a happening that attracts coverage by mass media
- A party
- A sporting event
In science, technology, and mathematics:
- Event horizon, a boundary in spacetime, typically surrounding a black hole, beyond which events cannot effect an exterior observer
- Extinction event, a sharp decrease in the number of species in a short period of time
In philosophy:
- Event (philosophy), an object in time, or an instantiation of a property in an object
- Mental event, something that happens in the mind, such as a thought
See also
- Eventing, an equestrian event comprising dressage, cross-country and show-jumping
- Event management
- Event planning
- News, new information or information on current events
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