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Incident
01
an event or happening, especially a violent, unusual or important one
Examples
The news reported a shocking incident involving a celebrity at the airport.
A minor incident at the power plant caused a temporary blackout.
02
a disruptive or chaotic event in a public setting
Examples
Police were called to handle an incident at the nightclub involving a fight.
The football match was paused due to an incident in the stands.
03
a strong disagreement or conflict between two countries that often involves military action
Examples
The recent border incident between the two countries has escalated tensions and led to increased military presence on both sides.
A diplomatic incident arose when the ambassador's convoy was detained at the checkpoint, causing a strain in international relations.
incident
01
relating to the way light falls or strikes upon a surface
Examples
The photographer adjusted his position to capture the incident light on the model's face.
The landscape looked different throughout the day due to the changing incident illumination from the sun.
02
relating to something minor, casual, subordinate in significance, or occurring as a consequence
Examples
The missing pen was an incident annoyance, but not a major problem.
The manager was more concerned about the main project than the incident tasks that came with it.
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