random encounter
A 'random encounter' refers to an unexpected meeting or event that occurs without prior planning, commonly used in gaming and everyday scenarios.
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Definition
B2Gaming
(technical)A situation in which players face non-player characters or events unpredictably, often determined by chance.
Example
- In many roleplaying games, players must be prepared for random encounters that can happen at any time.
B1General
An unplanned or unexpected meeting or event.
Example
- I had a random encounter with an old friend at the grocery store yesterday.
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