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conference

Definition

  • noun: a formal meeting in which many people gather in order to talk about ideas or problems related to a particular topic (such as medicine or business) usually for several days
  • noun: a meeting of two or more persons for discussing matters of common concern
  • sometimes used before another noun

Examples

  • an international peace 'conference' [=a meeting in which leaders of many countries talk about peace]

  • The organization held/hosted its annual 'conference' in New York this year.

  • a 'conference' center [=a large building where conferences are held]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) what's in my fucking best interest, you fucking mutt! That's no problem at all. And thank you. Dr. Johnston from Metropolitan did black out at the last surgical conference. It was a bit of a scandal, really. I'd wager anything it was Thackery. Don't let me interrupt. I believe you were all (..)
    2014 TvShow: The Knick Title: The Golden Lotus Season: 1 Episode 9