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Meaning:

Adjective:

  • Arising as the result of an event, inherent
  • physics (''of a stream of particles or radiation'') falling on or striking a surface (e.g. "The '''incident''' light illuminated the surface.")

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Noun:

  • An event or occurrence
  • An event that may cause or causes an interruption or a crisis
  • A relatively minor event that is incidental to, or related to others
  • In safety, an incident of workplace illness or injury

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