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  1. noun Something that takes place; an occurrence.
  2. noun A significant occurrence or happening. See Synonyms at occurrence.
  3. noun A social gathering or activity.
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  • In any event, a replay of the event is available to all Internet users at —  The Caucus
  • Tickets for the event are available via ticketmaster. com.
  • Among the exhibits contracted for the event is the "Standin 'Proud Truck," a Ford F-350 Lariat super duty vehicle on which the names of all U.S. service personnel killed in Iraq and Afghanistan have been inscribed.
  • Bob Simcock says the event has been a hit because of clear sign-posting to the event, the variety of food and good security.
  • Tickets for the event will be available nearer the date. —  Totally Jewish News Feed
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  1. Latin ēventus, from past participle of ēvenīre, to happen : ē-, ex-, ex- + venīre, to come; see gwā- in Indo-European roots.

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  1. = Old French event = Spanish Portuguese It, evento, from Latin eventus (eventu-), also eventum (properly neuter past participle), an event, occurrence, from evenire, past participle eventus, happen, fall out, come out, from e, out, + venire, come: see venture, and cf. advent, convent, invent, etc., convene, evene, etc.
  2. from Latin eventus, past participle of evenire, come out: see the noun.
  3. from French éventer, fan. Cf. eventilate.
 

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