conference

/ˈkɑnfərəns/
noun
  1. A formal meeting for discussion, especially one held regularly or for a specific purpose.
    • She attended a three-day conference about climate change.
    • The company is hosting a conference on new technology next month.
    • The teachers had a conference to discuss the new curriculum.
  2. A group of sports teams that play against each other in a league.
    • Our team won the championship in the Eastern Conference.
    • He was named the best player in his conference this season.
    • The basketball conference includes twelve universities.
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