What Is Event?
Any tracked interaction in GA4, such as a page view, click, form submit or purchase.
Definition
Any tracked interaction in GA4, such as a page view, click, form submit or purchase.
What Event means
Any tracked interaction in GA4, such as a page view, click, form submit or purchase.
Why it matters
Everything in GA4 is an event, so naming and parameters determine what you can report on.
Practical tip
Use consistent, documented event names.
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