Meaning & use
session
A period of time devoted to a particular activity, such as a meeting, class, or performance.
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The therapist scheduled a follow-up session for the following Tuesday.
Parliament opened its new session with a speech from the prime minister.
A note on using this word
Session emphasizes a bounded block of time for one activity, distinguishing it from 'period', which can refer to any span of time.
Words with a similar meaning
meetingperiod
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