Occurrence - English meaning

noun

An event or sequence of events of a specified kind or that has previously been referred to.

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The board admitted responsibility for the affair

noun

A situation or subject that is being dealt with or considered; a matter

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The meeting was addressed by an expert in south american affairs., what i do in my spare time is my…

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A situation or subject that is being dealt with or considered

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Foreign affairs as a leader, he's been criticized for his inexperience in foreign affairs., interfe…

noun

A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

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We wanted to marry but circumstances didn't permit

noun

An event or condition connected with what is happening or has happened

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[ c ] the circumstances of the theft of the painting were not known., [ c ] the circumstances surro…

noun

A fact or event that makes a situation the way it is

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Under the circumstances i think she coped very well under the circumstances., obviously we can't de…

noun

A future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.

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A detailed contract which attempts to provide for all possible contingencies

noun

Something that might possibly happen in the future, usually causing problems or making further plans and arrangements necessary

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We must prepare for all possible contingencies.

noun

Something that might possibly happen in the future, usually causing problems or making further arrangements necessary

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"while it is impossible to account for every contingency, the industry historically has met demand …

noun

The process of developing or being developed.

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She traces the development of the novel

noun

The process of growing or changing and becoming more advanced

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[ u ] a good diet and lots of exercise are essential for a child’s healthy growth and development.,…

noun

Growth or changes that make something become more advanced

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The first year of the plan is primarily focused on organizational development., he was recruited to…

noun

A thing that happens or takes place, especially one of importance.

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The momentous political events of the late 1980s

noun

Anything that happens, esp. something important or unusual

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Sporting events, a charity/fundraising event, political/world events, she later gave me her version…

noun

An activity that is planned for a special purpose and usually involves a lot of people, for example, a meeting, party, trade show, or conference

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Manage/plan/organize an event the marketing team is organizing an event for their new product launc…

noun

A possible event or outcome.

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Be prepared for all eventualities

noun

A possible happening or result

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I thought i could cope with any eventuality.

noun

Something unpleasant or unexpected that might happen or exist in the future

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Every eventuality we've tried to anticipate the most likely problems, but it's impossible to be pre…

noun

Practical contact with and observation of facts or events.

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He had learned his lesson by painful experience

verb

Encounter or undergo (an event or occurrence).

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The company is experiencing difficulties

noun

(the process of getting) knowledge or skill that is obtained from doing, seeing, or feeling things, or something that happens which has an effect on you

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[ u ] do you have any experience working with children?, [ u ] i know from experience that it can g…

noun

An event or occurrence.

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Altogether it was an eerie happening

adjective

Fashionable; trendy.

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A happening neighbourhood

verb

Take place; occur.

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Two hours had passed and still nothing had happened

noun

An instance of something happening; an event or occurrence.

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Several amusing incidents

adjective

Liable to happen because of; resulting from.

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The changes incident to economic development

noun

An event that is either unpleasant or unusual

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An isolated/serious/unfortunate incident, a youth was seriously injured in a shooting incident on s…

noun

Physical substance in general, as distinct from mind and spirit; (in physics) that which occupies space and possesses rest mass, especially as distinct from energy.

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The structure and properties of matter

verb

Be important or significant.

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It doesn't matter what the guests wear

noun

A situation or subject that is being dealt with or considered

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Her arrival complicates matters even further., i think this is a matter best left to the mayor to d…

noun

A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question.

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Glaciers are interesting natural phenomena

noun

Anything that is or can be experienced or felt, esp. something that is noticed because it is unusual or new

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We discussed the ever-growing popularity of talk radio, and wondered how to explain this phenomenon…

noun

Something that exists and can be seen, felt, tasted, etc., especially something unusual or interesting

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Gravity is a natural phenomenon., do you believe in the paranormal and other psychic phenomena?, th…