ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Conference

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkɒn.f(ə.)ɹəns/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Conference is a noun meaning The act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views.

Meaning

The act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views.

(politics) A multilateral diplomatic negotiation.
(sports) A group of sports teams that play each other on a regular basis.
(Philippines, sports) A constituent tournament of a sports league in a given season.
(Methodist Church) A stated meeting of preachers and others, invested with authority to take cognizance of ecclesiastical matters.
(academia) A formal event where scientists or other scholars present their research results in speeches, workshops, posters or by other means.
(business) 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.
(obsolete) The act of comparing two or more things together; comparison.

Nor with such free and friendly conference / As he hath used of old.

She gave a conference each evening during the retreat while Fr Dubas gave two talks during the day.

helps and furtherances which […] the mutual conference of all men's collections and observations may afford

“[…]But I do know of a man who is an expert on the topic. In fact, he gave a conference here in our church not very long ago.[…]”

Depending on context, synonyms include league.

Related dictionary entries include league, symposium, convention, lecture, congress, seminar.

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