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  • adjective programming A program where the program flow is determined by events.

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Examples

  • According to her research, a match like Ken and Julie’s that escalates based on external factors that have little to do with a couple’s true level of intimacy—such as moving in together to save money—can be described as event-driven.

    First Comes Marriage Reva Seth 2008

  • Two senior members of its European team, Daniele Benatoff and Ariel Roskis, have established Benros Capital, and are preparing to launch an event-driven hedge fund, while the Hong Kong-based former global head of the division Morgan Sze has set up Azentus Capital.

    J.P. Morgan Advances Prop-Trading Plan Harriet Agnew 2011

  • "The first book is event-driven in a profound way; it's about people being crushed by life in a particular moment in time," he says.

    Picking Up 12 Years Later Alexandra Alter 2011

  • People close to NYSE said merger arbitragers and other event-driven hedge funds hold about 10% to 15% of NYSE stock.

    At Nasdaq, a Pitch and Woo Gina Chon 2011

  • Unless it's event-driven, we're not on the threshold of another major run-up, says Oil Price Information Service analyst Tom Kloza.

    Gas prices turn up, could put damper on economy 2011

  • The results of the $2.2 billion fund, which used an event-driven strategy, were bolstered by bets on the recoveries of companies like Delphi and CIT Group, which were operating under bankruptcy protection.

    Hedge Funds Extend Gains, but Insider Probe Swirls Steve Eder 2011

  • "It still remains a geopolitical- and event-driven type of market," said Kyle Cooper , managing partner at IAF Energy Advisors.

    Crude Higher Despite U.S. Inventories Jerry A. DiColo 2011

  • Home Depot Inc. has shifted its discount equation—to an every-day low price strategy from a promotional, event-driven one—to improve margins and deter shoppers from chasing sales.

    Slowing Sales Imperil Growth Conor Dougherty 2011

  • That event-driven fund rebounded after being down 11% in September.

    Hedge Funds Extend Gains, but Insider Probe Swirls Steve Eder 2011

  • Long-term fund managers frequently sell out of companies facing takeover bids, leaving the shares in the hands of event-driven funds that hope to profit from the uncertainty.

    Peabody, ArcelorMittal Sweeten Offer for Macarthur David Fickling 2011

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