Conferences: meaning, definitions and examples

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conferences

 

[ หˆkษ’nf(ษ™)rษ™nsษชz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business

Conferences are formal meetings where people gather to discuss a particular subject. They are typically organized by companies, institutions, or professional associations.

Synonyms

convention, summit, symposium

Examples of usage

  • Next week, I will be attending a conference on digital marketing.
  • The annual conference of the American Medical Association will take place in Chicago.
  • At the conference, experts from around the world will share their research findings.
Context #2 | Noun

academic

In the academic world, conferences are events where researchers, scholars, and students present and discuss their work. It is an opportunity to exchange ideas, receive feedback, and network with peers.

Synonyms

colloquium, symposium, workshop

Examples of usage

  • The International Conference on Climate Change will be held at the university next month.
  • She presented her research paper at an international conference in Paris.
  • Attending conferences is an important part of staying updated in your field.

Translations

Translations of the word "conferences" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conferรชncias

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเฅเคฎเฅ‡เคฒเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Konferenzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ konferensi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝั„ะตั€ะตะฝั†ั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ konferencje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไผš่ญฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท confรฉrences

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conferencias

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท konferanslar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุคุชู…ุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konference

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ konferencie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผš่ฎฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ konference

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรกรฐstefnur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฝั„ะตั€ะตะฝั†ะธัะปะฐั€

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konfranslar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conferencias

Etymology

The word 'conference' originated from the Latin word 'conferre', which means 'to bring together'. The concept of conferences dates back to ancient times when people gathered to discuss important matters. Over the years, conferences have evolved into formal gatherings for various purposes, such as business, academia, and diplomacy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,894, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.