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conferencea formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically taking place over several days

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically taking place over several days

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːnfərəns/

Korean meaning: 공통의 관심사를 가진 사람들의 공식적인 회의, 보통 며칠간 진행됨

Korean pronunciation: **칸**퍼런스

Example Sentences

  • The CEO's conference call was so boring that three managers fell asleep and started snoring in harmony.
  • She presented her research findings at the climate change conference.
  • The technology conference featured the latest innovations in artificial intelligence.

conference

NOUN

//ˈkɑːnfərəns//

a formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically taking place over several days

conference concept
💡 Concept

People sit together at a table and discuss.

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conference rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

At the conference, share your reference — ideas connect through clear preference.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkɑːnfərəns/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɒnfərəns/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcon--
Rootfer
Suffix--ence

Origin

From Latin 'conferentia,' derived from 'conferre' meaning 'to bring together' or 'to consult.' The word combines the prefix 'con-' (together) with 'ferre' (to carry or bring).

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🎵Rhyme

preferencereferencedeference
preference
reference
deference

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The CEO's conference call was so boring that three managers fell asleep and started snoring in harmony.

She presented her research findings at the climate change conference.

The technology conference featured the latest innovations in artificial intelligence.

😄 Fun example

During the parent-teacher conference, Mom discovered I had been forging her signature on my report cards.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

meetingconventionsummitsymposiumassembly

Antonyms

isolationseparation

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