Definitions for CONFERENCE
ˈkɒn fər əns, -frənscon·fer·ence

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. conferencenoun

   a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

2. league, conferencenoun

   an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

3. conference, group discussionnoun

   a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. conferencenoun

   A multilateral diplomatic negotiation.

2. conferencenoun

   A formalized event where scientists present their research results in speeches, workshops, posters or by other means.

3. conferencenoun

   An event organized by a for-profit or non-profit organization to discuss a pressing issue -- like a new product, market trend or government regulation -- with a range of speakers.

4. conferencenoun

   A group of sports teams that play each other on a regular basis.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Conferencenoun

   Etymology: conference, French.

   1. The act of conversing on serious subjects; formal discourse; oral discussion of any question.

   I shall grow skilful in country matters, if I have often conference with your servant. Philip Sidney, b. ii.

   Sometime they deliver it, whom privately zeal and piety moveth to be instructors of others by conference; sometime of them it is taught, whom the church hath called to the publick, either reading thereof, or interpreting. Richard Hooker, b. v. s. 22.

   What passion hangs these weights upon my tongue!
   I cannot speak to her; yet she urg’d conference. William Shakespeare.

   2. An appointed meeting for discussing some point, by personal debate.3. Comparison; examination of different things by comparison of each with other.

   Our diligence must search out all helps and furtherances, which scriptures, councils, laws, and the mutual conference of all men’s collections and observations may afford. Richard Hooker.

   The conference of these two places, containing so excellent a piece of learning as this, expressed by so worthy a wit as Marcus Tullius Cicero’s was, must needs bring on pleasure to him that maketh true account of learning. Roger Ascham, Schoolmaster.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Conference

   A conference is a meeting of two or more experts to discuss and exchange opinions or new information about a particular topic. Conferences can be used as a form of group decision-making, although discussion, not always decisions, are the main purpose of conferences.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. conference

   A conference is a formal gathering of people, often involving experts or professionals in a particular field, who have a shared interest, goal or topic of discussion. It is an event where ideas are exchanged, discussions are carried out, and knowledge is shared through various activities such as presentations, workshops, panels, or networking sessions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Conferencenoun

   the act of comparing two or more things together; comparison

2. Conferencenoun

   the act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views

3. Conferencenoun

   a meeting for consultation, discussion, or an interchange of opinions

4. Conferencenoun

   a meeting of the two branches of a legislature, by their committees, to adjust between them

5. Conferencenoun

   a stated meeting of preachers and others, invested with authority to take cognizance of ecclesiastical matters

6. Conferencenoun

   a voluntary association of Congregational churches of a district; the district in which such churches are

7. Etymology: [F. confrence. See Confer.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Conference

   a stated meeting of Wesleyan ministers for the transaction of the business of their Church.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. conference

   A gathering of people for a specific purpose at a venue.

   The conference center was open, spacious and airy and the feeling was of unity of purpose.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 1, 2020  

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   conference

   A type of meeting with an accurate and specific purpose, agenda for discussion, to share data, information, facts, research and statistics, knowledge, views and feedback, to create an agreement, agree and create action points and solutions if appropriate.

   The new pattern is public conferences where local unity government use this as a tool to communicate and discuss local unity government and community plans and pathways to develop, evolve or change.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 3, 2020  

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1. • Association
   • Meeting

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'CONFERENCE' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1023

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'CONFERENCE' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1087

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'CONFERENCE' in Nouns Frequency: #391

How to pronounce CONFERENCE?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of CONFERENCE in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of CONFERENCE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of CONFERENCE in a Sentence

1. Richard Lloyd:

   There's a huge global exhibition conference circuit that people go around, there's also a lot of sporting events that this app could be relevant to, like when people are flying together to World Cup finals or European Cups. People can talk about sharing a taxi at the other end.

2. Andrew Cooper:

   If the Remain campaign wins by a clear margin, the Conservative Party must quickly move on from the EU issue, on the Saturday morning we should go back wholeheartedly to the agenda David Cameron set out in his speech to last year's party conference, driving the Conservative Party onto the center ground and bolting it there.

3. Chuck Schumer:

   I welcome the president’s blueprint for next year’s budget, which turns the page from the last eight years, we are determined to work with the administration to shrink the size of government, grow our economy, secure our borders, and ensure our troops have the tools necessary to complete their missions. I look forward to reviewing this with the Appropriations Committee and our entire conference.

4. Jaylen Brown:

   Denver coach Michael Malone said. I saw George Hill say in George Hill press conference, why are we even here ? Why are we doing this ? By being here were isolated and cant help where maybe we need to help. Its frustrating for a lot of players, a lot of coaches to be here. Torontos Normal Powell wondered if the images that TV viewers are seeing from the bubble, such as players wearing Black Lives Matter Matter warmup shirts, have become so familiar that that arent resonating anymore. Torontos Normal Powell starting to get washed out, he said. Players are trying to figure out not only how to revive them, but keep them going long after they leave the bubble. James has focused on the need to vote, not only in November but long after, no matter who wins the presidential election. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP But voting comes later. Players want actions they can do now. Bostons Jaylen Brown marched with protesters in Atlanta. Bostons Jaylen Brown said being in the bubble gives a feeling of helplessness, because Bostons Jaylen Brown isnt able to do that again. I do think the NBA has done a great job initially to kind of give us the platform to speak on certain things and things like that, but I do kind of do feel like it is kind of lessened as the playoffs have gotten started.

5. Barnegat Mayor Jon Novak:

   Arthur Buckel is going to be found. Arthur Buckel is going to be apprehended, my suggestion to you( Arthur Buckel) is to surrender to law enforcement immediately. Make it easy for everyone, including yourself. You are going to be apprehended either way. Surrender Arthur Buckel. NJ.com reported that authorities have chased down at least 50 dead ends in the search. Sgt. Jeffrey Ryan said in a press conference that officials are investigating every call from residents. Ryan said that Arthur Buckel could be holed up anywhere from a boat to a vacant home. Ryan said at a midnight press conference that there was a possibility that Arthur Buckel is.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=CONFERENCE
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Conference
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=CONFERENCE
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conference
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/CONFERENCE
7. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Conference