"programmed random occurrence" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: programmed random occurrences [plural]
Etymology: A mistaken expansion of the abbreviation proc, which actually originated from procedure (in the computer programming sense). Etymology templates: {{m|en|proc}} proc, {{m|en|procedure}} procedure Head templates: {{en-noun}} programmed random occurrence (plural programmed random occurrences)
  1. (video games) A random event, typically activated by clicking on an object Categories (topical): Video games Synonyms: proc
    Sense id: en-programmed_random_occurrence-en-noun-SEDnJaA9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: video-games

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