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Event Listener

/ɪˈvɛnt ˈlɪs.ən.ər/noun
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An event listener is a function or procedure in programming that waits for a specific event, like a mouse click or key press, and then triggers a response. In today's interactive web and app development, it's a cornerstone for creating seamless user experiences, allowing software to react dynamically to user actions without constant manual checks.

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