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- [kon-fer-uh ns, -fruh ns]
- /ˈkɒn fər əns, -frəns/
- /ˈkɒnfərəns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-fer-uh ns, -fruh ns]
- /ˈkɒn fər əns, -frəns/
Definitions of conference word
- countable noun conference A conference is a meeting, often lasting a few days, which is organized on a particular subject or to bring together people who have a common interest. 3
- countable noun conference A conference is a meeting at which formal discussions take place. 3
- noun conference a meeting for consultation, exchange of information, or discussion, esp one with a formal agenda 3
- noun conference a formal meeting of two or more states, political groups, etc, esp to discuss differences or formulate common policy 3
- noun conference an assembly of the clergy or of clergy and laity of any of certain Protestant Christian Churches acting as representatives of their denomination 3
- noun conference a league or division of clubs or teams 3
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Origin of conference
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word conferentia, dating back to 1530-40. See confer, -ence
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Conference
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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conference popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
conference usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conference
noun conference
- forum — the marketplace or public square of an ancient Roman city, the center of judicial and business affairs and a place of assembly for the people.
- discussion — an act or instance of discussing; consideration or examination by argument, comment, etc., especially to explore solutions; informal debate.
- consultation — A consultation is a meeting which is held to discuss something. Consultation is discussion about something.
- seminar — a small group of students, as in a university, engaged in advanced study and original research under a member of the faculty and meeting regularly to exchange information and hold discussions.
- interview — a formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person: a job interview.
Antonyms for conference
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