Meeting: meaning, definitions and examples

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meeting

 

[ หˆmiหtษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

business

A meeting is a gathering of two or more people that has been convened for the purpose of achieving a common goal through verbal interaction.

Synonyms

assembly, conference, gathering

Examples of usage

  • We have a meeting scheduled for tomorrow to discuss the new project.
  • The weekly team meeting is held every Monday morning.
Context #2 | Noun

social

A meeting can also refer to a prearranged encounter or a place designated for social interaction, such as a meeting point in a train station.

Synonyms

encounter, get-together, rendezvous

Examples of usage

  • Let's meet at the usual meeting spot before heading to the concert.
  • The meeting of old friends brought back fond memories.
Context #3 | Verb

business

To meet can mean to come together formally or informally for discussion or other purposes.

Synonyms

assemble, convene, gather

Examples of usage

  • Let's meet tomorrow to finalize the details of the presentation.
  • The board will meet next week to make a decision on the merger.

Translations

Translations of the word "meeting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reuniรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเค เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Treffen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pertemuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทัƒัั‚ั€ั–ั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spotkanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไผš่ญฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉunion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reuniรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท toplantฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุฌุชู…ุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ schลฏzka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stretnutie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผš่ฎฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sreฤanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fundur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะธะฝะฐะปั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฎแƒ•แƒ”แƒ“แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถrรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reuniรณn

Etymology

The word 'meeting' originated from the Old English word 'mฤ“ting', which meant a gathering or assembly. Over time, the word evolved to encompass various forms of gatherings, including those for business, social, or official purposes. Meetings have been an integral part of human interaction and collaboration throughout history, serving as a platform for discussion, decision-making, and communication.

See also: meet, meetings.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #469, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.