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Is there a general word for the "subevents" at an event of some sort? For instance, at a conference, I guess I could probably use "talk" or "presentation"; at a fair I could perhaps use "presentation" or "demonstration", and so on – but is there a common word that I could use for any "subevent" at any kind of event? I've thought about "feature, "item" and "slot", but when I look up these words in dictionaries, I don't find unequivocal support for either of them in this context.

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I would use 'activities', 'stuff' or 'things'. But it depends on the event.

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    Ah... yes – I like "activity"! Could that be used even about someone giving a paper or the like though? Or can it only be used about more active stuff?
    – Lillatanten
    Oct 18, 2022 at 23:36
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    @Lillatanten "Activities" is a very general term. It could, I suppose,be used for giving a paper, but a more specific term such as "paper" or "presentation" would in most cases be better. Unless one is talking about a wide range of different events, why struggle to find a word that can apply to all types, but will inb many cases not be a good fit?
    – David Siegel ♦
    Oct 19, 2022 at 0:06
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    @DavidSiegel Thing is, I need it for an event comprising activities ranging all the way from traditional presentations to trying out limbo dancing... so, as you see, I do need a very general word. Would you say "feature" would be better than activity?
    – Lillatanten
    Oct 19, 2022 at 13:55
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    @Lillatanten I see. In that case either "feature" or "activity" sounds quite good to me, and I would have no grounds for preferring one over the other. Good luck with the event.
    – David Siegel ♦
    Oct 19, 2022 at 14:07
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    @DavidSiegel Thank you – both for input and good wishes :)
    – Lillatanten
    Oct 19, 2022 at 14:17

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