Pronunciation: /ˈɪnsɪdənt/
noun an event or occurrence
A1 Yesterday, there was an incident at the park.
A2 The incident caused a lot of confusion among the students.
B1 The police are investigating the incident that occurred last night.
B2 The incident was captured on CCTV cameras and is being reviewed by the authorities.
C1 The incident sparked a debate about safety measures in public places.
C2 The company issued a statement addressing the incident and apologizing for any inconvenience caused.
adjective related to an event or occurrence
A1 The incident report was filled out by the security guard.
A2 She described the incident as a minor misunderstanding.
B1 The police are investigating the incident that occurred last night.
B2 The company's reputation was damaged by the incident.
C1 The incident raised questions about the company's safety protocols.
C2 The incident was a catalyst for major changes within the organization.
formal The company is conducting an investigation into the incident that occurred last week.
informal Did you hear about the incident at the mall yesterday?
slang That incident was totally messed up, dude.
figurative The incident was like a storm that swept through our lives, leaving chaos in its wake.
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