Convening: meaning, definitions and examples

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convening

 

[ kษ™nหˆviหnษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal gathering

Convening refers to the act of bringing together a group of individuals for a specific purpose, typically in a formal setting. This term is often used in the context of meetings, conferences, or legislative assemblies. It implies that a group has assembled to discuss, decide, or take actions on various matters. The term can also suggest the organization of a session or event that requires coordination and planning.

Synonyms

assemble, call together, gather, summon

Examples of usage

  • The committee is convening to discuss the budget.
  • We are convening a meeting next week.
  • The council will be convened to address the issues.
  • The conference is convened annually to share research findings.

Translations

Translations of the word "convening" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น convocaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเฅเคฎเฅ‡เคฒเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Einberufung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pertemuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะปะธะบะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zwoล‚anie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‹›้›†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท convocation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ convocatoria

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท toplantฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ์ง‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุนูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svolรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvolanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฌๅผ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sklicevanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ safn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะธะฝะฐะปั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒœแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toplantฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ convocatoria

Etymology

The word 'convening' is derived from the Latin 'convenire', which means 'to come together'. This Latin root combines 'com', meaning 'together', and 'venire', meaning 'to come'. The term has evolved through Middle English, retaining its essence related to assembly and gathering. Initially used in legal and formal contexts, it began to broaden to include general meetings and congregational activities. Over the centuries, 'convening' has maintained a formal connotation, representing the act of organizing a gathering for a purposeful discussion or decision-making. It is frequently found in various professional, governmental, and academic contexts, highlighting its relevance in structured environments.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,331, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.