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   Con·fer·ence

   /ˈkänf(ə)rəns/

   

   noun

   • 1. a formal meeting for discussion: "he gathered all the men around the table for a conference" Similar discussionconsultationexchange of viewsdebatetalkconversationdialoguechattête-à-têtenegotiationstalksparleypalaverinformal:confabformal:confabulation
   • ▪ a formal meeting that typically takes place over a number of days and involves people with a shared interest, especially one held regularly by an association or organization: "an international conference on the environment" Similar congressmeetingconventionseminarcolloquiumsymposiumforumconvocationsummitsynodconclaveconsultationawayday
   • ▪ a linking of several phones or computers, so that each user may communicate with the others simultaneously: "a conference call"
   • 2. an association of sports teams that play each other.
   • 3. the governing body of some Christian churches, especially the Methodist Church.

   verb

   • 1. take part in a conference or conference call: "I conferenced with a senior analyst at the Congressional Research Service"

   Word Origin early 16th century (in the general sense ‘conversation, talk’): from French conférence or medieval Latin conferentia, from Latin conferre ‘bring together’ (see confer).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › conferencesConferences Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CONFERENCE is a meeting of two or more persons for discussing matters of common concern. How to use conference in a sentence.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › conferenceconference noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   conference. noun. /ˈkɑnfrəns/. a large official meeting, usually lasting for a few days, at which people with the same work or interests come together to discuss their views The hotel is used for exhibitions, conferences and social events. a conference room/center She is attending a three-day conference on AIDS education.

4. www.wordreference.com › definition › conferenceconference - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   conference. a meeting for consultation or discussion: a conference between a student and her adviser. Sport an association of athletic teams; league: the college football conferences. in conference, [ uncountable] having a meeting: Tell them I'm in conference now and can't be disturbed.

5. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › conferenceconference - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Mar 9, 2024 · conference (plural conferences) The act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views. ( politics) A multilateral diplomatic negotiation. ( sciences) A formal event where scientists present their research results in speeches, workshops, posters or by other means. ( business) An event organized by a ...

6. thecontentauthority.com › blog › conference-vs-meetingConference vs Meeting: When And How Can You Use Each One?

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   Define Conference. A conference is a gathering of individuals who come together to discuss a specific topic or theme. It is usually organized by a group or organization with the intention of sharing knowledge, ideas, and experiences related to a particular field or industry.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › essential-americanconference | English meaning - Cambridge Essential American

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   Meaning of conference in Essential American English Dictionary. conference. noun. us / ˈkɑn·fər·əns/ Add to word list. B1. a large meeting, often lasting a few days, where people talk about a subject: the annual sales conference. (Definition of conference from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › conferenceCONFERENCE definition | Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   noun. uk / ˈkɒnfərəns/ Add to word list. B1. a large meeting, often lasting a few days, where people talk about a subject: the annual sales conference. (Definition of conference from the Cambridge Essential Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of conference. in Chinese (Traditional) 會議，大會, 討論會，協商會… See more. in Chinese (Simplified)