Meaning & use
conference
A formal meeting of people who share a common interest, held to discuss ideas or exchange information.
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Researchers from around the world attended the annual science conference in Geneva.
The two managers held a quick conference before announcing the decision to the team.
A note on using this word
A conference call refers to a phone or video meeting involving several participants in different locations.
Words with a similar meaning
meetingsummit
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