English

conference

ˈkɑːn.fɚ.əns, ˈkɑnf(ə)rəns, ˈkɑn.fə.ɹəns, ˈkɒn.fə.ɹəns, ˈkɒn.fɹəns
Meaning: a large formal meeting for discussion
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈkɑnf(ə)rəns, ˈkɑn.fə.ɹəns, ˈkɒn.fə.ɹəns, ˈkɒn.fɹəns

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Example sentences

Experts from around the world attended the international conference on climate change.
The company will announce its new products at the conference.
The company will announce its new products at the conference.
The theme of the conference was environmental sustainability.
The theme of the conference was environmental sustainability.
We need a downtown hotel for the conference.
We need a downtown hotel for the conference.
He gave a short presentation at the conference.
He gave a short presentation at the conference.
The hotel is an ideal venue for the conference.
The hotel is an ideal venue for the conference.
I was deeply flattered by the invitation to speak at the conference.
I was deeply flattered by the invitation to speak at the conference.
Everyone at the conference was asked to wear a nametag.
Everyone at the conference was asked to wear a nametag.

Usage Notes

Usually refers to a formal event with multiple speakers and topics. It can also mean a private discussion (e.g., 'to be in conference').

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