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conference
noun con·fer·ence \ˈkän-f(ə-)rən(t)s, -fərn(t)s, for 2 usually kən-ˈfər-ən(t)s\
: a formal meeting in which many people gather in order to talk about ideas or problems related to a particular topic (such as medicine or business) usually for several days
: a formal meeting in which a small number of people talk about something
: a group of sports teams that play against each other and that are part of a larger league of teams
Full Definition of CONFERENCE
1
a : a meeting of two or more persons for discussing matters of common concern b : a usually formal interchange of views : consultation c : a meeting of members of the two branches of a legislature to adjust differences d : caucus
2
also con·fer·rence \kən-ˈfər-ən(t)s\ : bestowal, conferment
3
a : a representative assembly or administrative organization of a religious denomination b : a territorial division of a religious denomination
4
: an association of athletic teams
— con·fer·en·tial \ˌkän-fə-ˈren(t)-shəl\ adjective
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First Known Use of CONFERENCE
1527
Related to CONFERENCE
- Synonyms
- assemblage, assembly, gathering, congregation, convocation, ingathering, meeting, muster
CONFERENCE Defined for Kids
conference
noun con·fer·ence \ˈkän-fə-rəns, -frəns\
Definition of CONFERENCE for Kids
: a meeting for discussion or exchange of opinions
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