Meaning & use
incident
An event, especially one that is unusual, unpleasant, or worth noting, often minor compared to a full crisis.
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Police were called to investigate a minor incident outside the stadium.
The pilot described the turbulence as a frightening but ultimately harmless incident.
A note on using this word
Incident often implies something notable enough to be reported or recorded, distinguishing it from a routine, everyday 'event.'
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