something that happens at a given place and time

a special set of circumstances; in that event, the first possibility is excluded; it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled

[ Syn: case ]

a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory

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

[ Syn: consequence , effect , outcome , result , issue , upshot ]