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Definition incident in British English

incident noun

[countable] noun
/ˈɪnsɪd(ə)nt/
1

something that happens, especially a violent, criminal, or dangerous event

Example

an embarrassing incident

Example

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident.

Example

The anniversary of the massacre passed without incident.

Example

A military spokeswoman said that the shooting was an isolated incident.

Example

The pilot radioed ahead to Gatwick to warn of a major incident on board.

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Definition incident in British English