chance occurrences
[tʃæns əˈkɜrənsɪz]
nounpl: chance occurrences
ocorrências do acaso
1. Events or incidents that happen by accident or without being planned or expected; random happenings
The detective dismissed the similar crimes as mere chance occurrences rather than the work of a serial offender.
O detetive descartou os crimes semelhantes como meras ocorrências do acaso em vez da obra de um criminoso serial.
2. Unpredictable events that are not the result of intentional design or cause
In statistics, we often analyze chance occurrences to determine if patterns are statistically significant.
Em estatística, frequentemente analisamos ocorrências do acaso para determinar se os padrões são estatisticamente significativos.
The concept of 'chance occurrences' is philosophically significant in both American and Brazilian cultures, with discussions often relating to determinism versus free will. In Brazil, there is often a cultural acceptance of fate and destiny (influenced by Portuguese and African traditions), while American culture tends to emphasize control and planning. The phrase is commonly used in academic, statistical, and philosophical discussions in both cultures.
NYC Slang
random stuff that just happens
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