definition of
event

[1] #1 event n. something that happens at a given place and time. wn

[2] #2 event n. [case] a special set of circumstances; "in that event, the first possibility is excluded"; "it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled". wn

[3] #3 event n. a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory. wn

[4] #4 event n. [consequence, effect, outcome, result, issue, upshot] a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event". wn