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conference noun
/ˈkɒn.fər.ənt s/
/ˈkɑːn.fɚ-/ n [C] Definition
an event, sometimes lasting a few days, at which there is a group of talks on a particular subject, or a meeting in which especially business matters are discussed formally
a conference on women's rights
They frequently hold conferences at that hotel.
I'm speaking at/attending a conference next week.
Should I book the conference room for the meeting?
be in conference formal
to be in a meeting
Ms O'Neill isn't available at present. She's in conference.
(Definition of conference noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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