# What is an Event Type

Event types are containers for like-minded events to be associated with and reported on.  The main difference between events and event types is 

* An event is a single occurrence data point and 
* An event type is a collection of events that in turn enables the events to be grouped for reporting or investigated.
* An event can contain common event attributes for summary information if needed.

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