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accidentIn risk management, any unanticipated or unpredictable event that may interfere with normal functions or cause logical or physical damage to data. accident 1. Logic Philosophy a nonessential attribute or characteristic of something (as opposed to substance) 2. Metaphysics a property as contrasted with the substance in which it inheres 3. Geology a surface irregularity in a natural formation, esp in a rock formation or a river system accident [′ak·sə‚dent] (hydrology) An interruption in a river that interferes with, or sometimes stops, the normal development of the river system. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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