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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).
Generic synonyms: Group Meeting, Meeting
Specialized synonyms: Symposium, Seminar, Colloquium
Specialized synonyms: Potsdam Conference, Yalta Conference
Member holonyms: Conferee
Derivative terms: Confer
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.
Exact synonyms: League
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
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.
Exact synonyms: Group Discussion
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
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
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