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Definition conference in British English
conference
noun
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[countable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
▪ address, attend, convene, go to, hold, host, organize
a large meeting, often lasting a few days, where people who are interested in a particular subject come together to discuss ideas
the annual conference of the Police Federation
an international conference on the control of illegal drugs
Many Americans are attending the conference.
a meeting where a small number of people have formal discussions, either in person or remotely using electronic technology
I'm afraid you can't see him now: he's in conference.
used for conferences
