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Definition of Conference
1. Noun. A prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda).
Specialized synonyms: Symposium, Seminar, Colloquium
Specialized synonyms: Potsdam Conference, Yalta Conference
Member holonyms: Conferee
Derivative terms: Confer
2. Noun. An association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members.
Generic synonyms: Association
Specialized synonyms: Big League, Major League, Majors, Bush League, Minor League, Minors, Baseball League, Basketball League, Bowling League, Football League, Hockey League, Ivy League, Class, Division
Derivative terms: League
3. Noun. A discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic.
Generic synonyms: Discussion, Give-and-take, Word
Specialized synonyms: Bull Session, Colloquy, Consultation, Audience, Consultation, Interview, Huddle, Powwow, News Conference, Press Conference, Pretrial, Pretrial Conference, Round Table, Round-table Conference, Roundtable, Session, Teach-in, Teleconference, Teleconferencing
Derivative terms: Confer
Definition of Conference
1. n. The act of comparing two or more things together; comparison.
Definition of Conference
1. Noun. (politics) A multilateral diplomatic negotiation. ¹
2. Noun. (science) A formalized event where scientists present their research results in speeches, workshops, posters or by other means. ¹
3. Noun. (business) An event organized by a for-profit or non-profit organization to discuss a pressing issue -- like a new product, market trend or government regulation -- with a range of speakers. ¹
4. Noun. (sports) A group of sports teams that play each other on a regular basis. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Conference
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Conference
Literary usage of Conference
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1884)
"NOTES ON THE ELECTRICAL conference. THE Electrical conference, called together
by the commission appointed by the president of the United States, ..."
2. Latin America and the United States: Addresses by Elihu Root (1917)
"As chairman, he took a very great interest in considering and arranging the
program of the third conference which was to meet in Rio de Janeiro on July 23, ..."
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