conference | ||
1. | [ noun ] a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda) | |
Related terms: | meeting symposium seminar colloquium conferee confer | |
2. | [ noun ] (sport) an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members | |
Synonyms: | league | |
Related terms: | association major_league minor_league class hockey_league basketball_league baseball_league football_league bowling_league ivy_league league | |
3. | [ noun ] a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic | |
Synonyms: | group_discussion | |
Related terms: | discussion session consultation consultation huddle press_conference round_table teach-in pretrial colloquy bull_session teleconference confer | |
Similar spelling: |
conferee convergence conferred conversance confrere conformance conferment compere conifer conversancy convergency confront Converse converge conferva comforter conferral converter comforted converted confirmed convergent conversely comburent |