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event, incident, episode — Each of these words refers to something that happens or is regarded as happening, to some action or occurrence. An event is an important happening, one connected with previous happenings: The principal event of the meeting was the report from the … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
event*/*/*/ — [ɪˈvent] noun [C] 1) something that happens the most important event of my life[/ex] a series of events[/ex] 2) an organized occasion such as a party or sports competition The concert is an annual event.[/ex] Staff at the hospital helped to… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
event — 01. The Lantern Festival has become a popular annual [event] in Esquimalt. 02. We had a really [eventful] day; we went to the lake by bicycle, had supper at a restaurant, went for a walk by the ocean, and then almost got in a car accident on the… … Grammatical examples in English
important — im|por|tant W1S1 [ımˈpo:tənt US o:r ] adj [Date: 1400 1500; : French; Origin: Old Italian importante carrying a meaning, significant , from Latin importare; IMPORT2] 1.) an important event, decision, problem etc has a big effect or influence on… … Dictionary of contemporary English
important — importantly, adv. /im pawr tnt/, adj. 1. of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history. 2. mattering much (usually fol. by to): details important to a fair decision. 3. entitled to more than ordinary… … Universalium
important — adjective 1 an important event, decision, problem etc has a big effect or influence on people s lives or on events in the future: a very important meeting | Listen everyone, I ve got some important news! | it is important to do sth: It is… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
important — im•por•tant [[t]ɪmˈpɔr tnt[/t]] adj. 1) of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history[/ex] 2) of considerable distinction: an important scientist[/ex] 3) self important 4) Obs. importunate • Etymology: 1580–90; … From formal English to slang
important — /ɪmˈpɔtnt / (say im pawtnt) adjective 1. of much significance or consequence: an important event. 2. of more than ordinary title to consideration or notice: an important example. 3. prominent: an important part. 4. of considerable influence or… …
event driven — In the context of hedge funds, a style of management that combines many different types of hedge fund investing such as merger arbitrage, distressed securities and high yield investing, in conjunction with an important event that is supposed to… … Financial and business terms
Event-driven architecture — (EDA) is a software architecture pattern promoting the production, detection, consumption of, and reaction to events. An event can be defined as a significant change in state [K. Mani Chandy Event Driven Applications: Costs, Benefits and Design… … Wikipedia
