event definition

event

Definition 1

Occurrence happening at a determinable time and place, with or without the participation of human agents. It may be a part of a chain of occurrences as an effect of a preceding occurrence and as the cause of a succeeding occurrence.

Definition 2

Arrival of a significant point in time. In project management, an event marks the point in time when a task is completed. See also events.

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