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Noun: conference  kón-frun(t)s
  1. A prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
    "The annual tech conference attracted industry leaders from around the world"
     
  2. An association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
    "The conference announced changes to the playoff format";
    - league
     
  3. A discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic
    "The class broke into small groups for a conference on environmental issues";
    - group discussion
Verb: conference  kón-frun(t)s
  1. Take part in a conference
    "The scientists conferenced for three days to discuss climate change"

Derived forms: conferences, conferenced, conferencing

Type of: association, discussion, give-and-take, group meeting, meeting, word

Encyclopedia: Conference