"conference" meaning in English

See conference in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈkɒnfərəns/ [UK], /ˈkɑːnfərəns/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-conference.wav [UK] Forms: conference [singular], conferences [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A conference is a large organised meeting to discuss a particular topic or area.
    Sense id: simple-conference-en-noun-IVkeSeUq
  2. A conference is a meeting.
    Sense id: simple-conference-en-noun-O8Jpt5M8
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