conference
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/ˈkɒn.fə.ɹəns/
English
Definitions
noun
- The act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views.
- A multilateral diplomatic negotiation.
- A formal event where scientists present their research results in speeches, workshops, posters or by other means.
- An event organized by a for-profit or non-profit organization to discuss a pressing issue, such as a new product, market trend or government regulation, with a range of speakers.
verb
- To assess (a student) by one-on-one conversation, rather than an examination.
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Synonyms
leaguegroup discussionsymposiumconventionlecturecongressseminarforummeetingpresentationdocumentauthorityinterviewcollectivecommitteecolloquium