event | something that happens at a given place and time |
sale cutate sale sales event | an occasion (usually brief) for buying at specially reduced prices, they held a sale to reduce their inventory, I got some great bargains at their annual sale |
special verdict | a verdict rendered on certain specific factual issues posed by the court without finding for one party or the other |
K jet super acid special K honey oil green cat valium super C | street names for ketamine |
Saturday night special | a cheap handgun that is easily obtained |
special education | education of physically or mentally handicapped children whose needs cannot be met in an ordinary classroom |
special effect | an effect used to produce scenes that cannot be achieved by normal techniques (especially on film) |
special relativity special theory of relativity special relativity theory Einstein's special theory of relativity | a physical theory of relativity based on the assumption that the speed of light in a vacuum is a constant and the assumption that the laws of physics are invariant in all inertial systems |
sealed instrument contract under seal special contract | a contract that is signed and has the (wax) seal of the signer attached |
special pleading | (law) a pleading that alleges new facts in avoidance of the opposing allegations |
special act | a legislative act that applies only to a particular person or particular district |
special delivery | mail that is delivered by a special carrier (for an additional charge) |
special | a television production that features a particular person or work or topic, the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight |
special session | a session that is held in addition to the regular sessions |
special | a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising, they are having a special on pork chops |
special pleading | an argument that ignores all unfavorable evidence |
happening occurrence occurrent natural event | an event that happens |
social event | an event characteristic of persons forming groups |
drama dramatic event | an episode that is turbulent or highly emotional |
periodic event recurrent event | an event that recurs at intervals |
accident stroke fortuity chance event | anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause, winning the lottery was a happy accident, the pregnancy was a stroke of bad luck, it was due to an accident or fortuity |
blessed event happy event | the live birth of a child |
news event | a newsworthy event |
turn turn of events twist | an unforeseen development, events suddenly took an awkward turn |
Special Olympics | an athletic contest modeled after the Olympic Games but intended for mentally or physically handicapped persons |
three-day event | an equestrian competition, the first day is dressage, the second is crossountry jumping, the third is stadium jumping |
diving diving event | an athletic competition that involves diving into water |
field event | a competition that takes place on a field rather than on a running track |
track event | a footrace performed on a track (indoor or outdoor) |
swimming event | an athletic competition that involves swimming |
special | a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant |
special interest | an individual or group who are concerned with some particular part of the economy and who try to influence legislators or bureaucrats to act in their favor |
Special Branch | a government police department dealing with political security |
Naval Special Warfare NSW | the agency that provides units to conduct unconventional and counter-guerilla warfare |
Special Forces U. S. Army Special Forces United States Army Special Forces | a division of the United States Army that is specially trained for guerilla fighting |
SWAT team SWAT squad Special Weapons and Tactics team Special Weapons and Tactics squad | a squad of policemen who have been trained to deal with violent and dangerous situations |
special court-martial | a court-martial to try soldiers for offenses less serious that than those committed in action, consists of at least three officers |
Special Air Service SAS | a specialist regiment of the British army that is trained in commando techniques of warfare and used in clandestine operations (especially against terrorist groups) |
special jury blue ribbon jury | a jury whose members are selected for special knowledge for a case involving complicated issues |
event planner | someone who plans social events as a profession (usually for government or corporate officials) |
special agent | someone whose authority is limited to the special undertaking they have been instructed to perform |
consequence effect outcome result event issue upshot | a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon, the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise, his decision had depressing consequences for business, he acted very wise after the event |
event | a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time, the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory |
special assessment | an additional tax levied on private property for public improvements that enhance the value of the property |
special drawing rights paper gold | reserve assets in the International Monetary Fund, designed to supplement reserves of gold and convertible currencies used to maintain stability in the foreign exchange market |
event case | a special set of circumstances, in that event, the first possibility is excluded, it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled |
spacecraft event time SCET | the coordinated universal time on board the spacecraft, SCET TRMOWLT |
especial(a) exceptional particular(a) special | surpassing what is common or usual or expected, he paid especial attention to her, exceptional kindness, a matter of particular and unusual importance, a special occasion, a special reason to confide in her, what's so special about the year ? |
limited special | having a specific function or scope, a special (or specific) role in the mission |
particular(a) peculiar(a) special(a) | unique or specific to a person or thing or category, the particular demands of the job, has a particular preference for Chinese art, a peculiar bond of sympathy between them, an expression peculiar to Canadians, rights peculiar to the rich, the special features of a computer, my own special chair |