incident

1 of 2

noun

in·ci·dent ˈin(t)-sə-dənt How to pronounce incident (audio)

-ˌdent

: an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening

: an accompanying minor occurrence or condition : concomitant

: an action likely to lead to grave consequences especially in diplomatic matters

a serious border incident

: something dependent on or subordinate to something else of greater or principal importance

incident

2 of 2

adjective

: occurring or likely to occur especially as a minor consequence or accompaniment

the confusion incident to moving day

: dependent on or relating to another thing in law

: falling or striking on something

incident light rays

Example Sentences

Noun We just want to put that embarrassing incident behind us. Two people were shot yesterday in two separate incidents. Aside from a few isolated incidents, the crowd was well-behaved. Many such incidents go unreported. The bombing caused an international incident.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Multiple industry executives agree that one reason the incident exploded in the media is that these issues are so rarely discussed out loud in country music.

Emily Yahr, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 The incident began due to a miscommunication that then led to power being cut by mistake in several cities.

Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 Adam Montgomery was also arrested earlier this year on multiple counts, including felony second-degree assault for a 2019 incident involving his daughter.

Chris Harris, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 No other details about the incident have been released.

Henri Hollis, ajc, 9 Sep. 2022 Choosing to intervene rather than investigate can only happen when the facts are clear, the remedy is easily obtainable, and the incident does not require disciplinary action, such as in cases of abuse and neglect, according to the state.

Jennifer Dixon, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2022 The incident has sparked an use-of-force investigation into the actions of the officer, who has not been named, the department said.

Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Two small children, who were entering another apartment, were also present as the incident played out, the complaint states.

Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 Guy referenced an incident that happened in South Florida during spring break in which seven people, including five West Point military cadets, were hospitalized for a drug overdose.

al, 8 Sep. 2022

Adjective

At Black Hat, the researchers argued that this strategy should also be applied to cyber-incident investigations.

Kim Key, PCMAG, 11 Aug. 2022 The timing will be miserably co-incident, a rare moment in economic history, the economist’s equivalent of a solar eclipse: higher inflation, higher interest rates, slumping economic output.

Gerard Baker, WSJ, 25 July 2022 If a pre-incident crew had ever been assigned to a ski area, this was the first time Lannon had heard of it.

Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Sep. 2021 Finally, the modern cloud improves auditing capabilities and provides logs and analytics for any post-incident analysis and compliance.

Vipin Jain, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2021 In addition, the panel recommends the City of Aurora overhaul its post-incident review process.

Erin Donaghue, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2021 An Oregon Department of Transportation incident response worker was hit by a car while answering a call on the roadway around 7:30 p.m., according to Don Hamilton, an agency spokesman.

Everton Bailey Jr., OregonLive.com, 20 Feb. 2018 See More

Kids Definition

incident

noun

in·ci·dent ˈin-sə-dənt How to pronounce incident (audio)

: an often unimportant happening that may form a part of a larger event

Legal Definition

incident 1 of 2

noun

in·ci·dent ˈin-sə-dənt, -ˌdənt How to pronounce incident (audio)

: a distinct occurrence or event

an incident of sexual harassment

: a subordinate, dependent, or consequential element

the search was a legitimate incident to the arrest

child support and other incidents of divorce

incident

2 of 2

adjective

: having a subordinate or dependent relation to something specified

a search incident to arrest

单词	incidents
释义	incident 1 of 2 noun in·ci·dent ˈin(t)-sə-dənt -ˌdent 1 a : an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening b : an accompanying minor occurrence or condition : concomitant 2 : an action likely to lead to grave consequences especially in diplomatic matters a serious border incident 3 : something dependent on or subordinate to something else of greater or principal importance incident 2 of 2 adjective 1 : occurring or likely to occur especially as a minor consequence or accompaniment the confusion incident to moving day 2 : dependent on or relating to another thing in law 3 : falling or striking on something incident light rays Synonyms Noun affair circumstance episode event hap happening occasion occurrence thing See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun We just want to put that embarrassing incident behind us. Two people were shot yesterday in two separate incidents. Aside from a few isolated incidents, the crowd was well-behaved. Many such incidents go unreported. The bombing caused an international incident. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Multiple industry executives agree that one reason the incident exploded in the media is that these issues are so rarely discussed out loud in country music. Emily Yahr, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 The incident began due to a miscommunication that then led to power being cut by mistake in several cities. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 Adam Montgomery was also arrested earlier this year on multiple counts, including felony second-degree assault for a 2019 incident involving his daughter. Chris Harris, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 No other details about the incident have been released. Henri Hollis, ajc, 9 Sep. 2022 Choosing to intervene rather than investigate can only happen when the facts are clear, the remedy is easily obtainable, and the incident does not require disciplinary action, such as in cases of abuse and neglect, according to the state. Jennifer Dixon, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2022 The incident has sparked an use-of-force investigation into the actions of the officer, who has not been named, the department said. Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Two small children, who were entering another apartment, were also present as the incident played out, the complaint states. Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 Guy referenced an incident that happened in South Florida during spring break in which seven people, including five West Point military cadets, were hospitalized for a drug overdose. al, 8 Sep. 2022 Adjective At Black Hat, the researchers argued that this strategy should also be applied to cyber-incident investigations. Kim Key, PCMAG, 11 Aug. 2022 The timing will be miserably co-incident, a rare moment in economic history, the economist’s equivalent of a solar eclipse: higher inflation, higher interest rates, slumping economic output. Gerard Baker, WSJ, 25 July 2022 If a pre-incident crew had ever been assigned to a ski area, this was the first time Lannon had heard of it. Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Sep. 2021 Finally, the modern cloud improves auditing capabilities and provides logs and analytics for any post-incident analysis and compliance. Vipin Jain, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2021 In addition, the panel recommends the City of Aurora overhaul its post-incident review process. Erin Donaghue, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2021 An Oregon Department of Transportation incident response worker was hit by a car while answering a call on the roadway around 7:30 p.m., according to Don Hamilton, an agency spokesman. Everton Bailey Jr., OregonLive.com, 20 Feb. 2018 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin incident-, incidens, from Latin, present participle of incidere to fall into, from in- + cadere to fall — more at chance First Known Use Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Adjective 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing incident without incident without incident Kids Definition incident noun in·ci·dent ˈin-sə-dənt : an often unimportant happening that may form a part of a larger event Choose the Right Synonym for incident incident, occurrence, and event mean something that happens. incident is used for something that is brief and unimportant. Except for one incident, the trip was fun. occurrence may be used for something that is not planned or expected. Such occurrences can't be predicted. event is often used of something that is important. They discussed the big events of last year. Medical Definition incident adjective in·ci·dent ˈin(t)-səd-ənt, -sə-ˌdent : falling or striking on something incident light rays incident radiation Legal Definition incident 1 of 2 noun in·ci·dent ˈin-sə-dənt, -ˌdənt 1 : a distinct occurrence or event an incident of sexual harassment 2 : a subordinate, dependent, or consequential element the search was a legitimate incident to the arrest child support and other incidents of divorce incident 2 of 2 adjective : having a subordinate or dependent relation to something specified a search incident to arrest incidents noun plural of incident 1 as in events something that happens the odd little incident was reported in the local paper Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance events things circumstances episodes occurrences happenings accidents experiences occasions affairs times coincidences phenomena haps adventures crises emergencies pages news phenomenons flukes landmarks milestones turning points happenstances achievements co-occurrences mileposts deeds exploits feats junctures tidings freaks happenchances 2 as in accompaniments something that is found along with something else a teen discovering that taxes are the inevitable and evil incident of a paying job Synonyms & Similar Words accompaniments consequences concomitants corollaries attendants companions appendages complements obbligatos accessories obbligati adjuncts counterparts supplements accessaries trimmings fixings follow-ups fellows mates
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