Noun: conference kón-frun(t)s
- 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"
- An association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
"The conference announced changes to the playoff format";
- league
- A discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic
"The class broke into small groups for a conference on environmental issues";
- group discussion
- 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