Dictionary Entry
conference
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈkɒn.fə.ɹəns/Word FrequencyCommon (6.03)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)The act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views.
In a Sentence
“Students can use conference to explain The act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views..”
Published Usage Examples
“* RSA security conference - $3,995 conference+ | $2,195 regular conference”
“The existing legislation, and it will be changed in conference, is a modest step on the way to true reform. nathan smith ga”
This entry also appears in ReadingWillow Year 11 word lists, so students can move between the dictionary and year-level study sets.
Origin
Latin, from 'conferre' meaning 'to bring together'.
Common Phrases
Poetry examples for “conference”
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