conference
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Also seen as: conferences · conferencing · conferenced
Sense 1
The act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A multilateral diplomatic negotiation.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To assess (a student) by one-on-one conversation, rather than an examination.
Đánh giá học sinh bằng cuộc trò chuyện trực tiếp
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Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
An autumn cultivar of the European pear Pyrus communis.
một giống lê châu Âu Pyrus communis thu hoạch vào mùa thu
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “conference” mean?
The act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views.
Is “conference” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.