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predetermined event

[/ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪnd ɪˈvent/]
nounpl: predetermined events
evento predeterminado
1. An event that has been decided, planned, or established in advance before it occurs
The predetermined event was scheduled for next month, leaving no room for last-minute changes.
O evento predeterminado estava marcado para o próximo mês, sem espaço para mudanças de última hora.
2. In philosophy or theology, an event that is believed to be destined or fated to happen
Some religions believe in predetermined events as part of divine will.
Algumas religiões acreditam em eventos predeterminados como parte da vontade divina.
3. In computing or programming, an event that is scripted or scheduled to execute at a specific time or under predetermined conditions
A predetermined event in the software triggers an automatic backup at midnight.
Um evento predeterminado no software dispara um backup automático à meia-noite.
Synonyms
scheduled eventplanned eventpreset eventfixed event
Antonyms
random eventunexpected eventspontaneous eventunforeseen event

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
evento predeterminado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
evento pré-determinado
Hyphenated variant sometimes used
Portugal
evento predeterminado
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a done deal
written in stone
set in stone
already in the cards
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