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conference

conference

Meaning of conference

large meeting

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EN-UK/ˈkɒnfrəns/
EN-US/ə ˈkɑnfərəns/
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conference with Russian translation

conference usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

На следующей неделе пройдёт ежегодная конференция, где выступит команда.

The team will present at the annual conference next week.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Конференция начнётся в девять утра в главном зале.

The conference starts at nine a.m. in the main hall.

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conference belongs to the topic "In the Office". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

conferenceконференция
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
answer questionsотвечать на вопросы
ask questionsзадавать вопросы
deskписьменный стол

conference synonyms

Related words worth learning together

meeting
a general gathering of people for discussion; can be small or informal
seminar
an educational meeting focused on teaching, discussion, or training, often smaller than a conference
workshop
a practical session or training event emphasizing hands-on activities and participant involvement
convention
a large gathering of members of an organization or supporters, often formal and recurring
symposium
an academic meeting with a series of specialized talks on a single subject; quite formal
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🇬🇧en

a general gathering of people for discussion; can be small or informal

B1Very Often

We have a staff meeting at 9am to discuss the project.

🇬🇧en

an educational meeting focused on teaching, discussion, or training, often smaller than a conference

B2Often

The law department runs a weekly seminar on recent cases.

🇬🇧en

a practical session or training event emphasizing hands-on activities and participant involvement

B2Often

We attended a weekend workshop on creative writing.

🇬🇧en

a large gathering of members of an organization or supporters, often formal and recurring

B2Often

The comic convention attracted thousands of fans and vendors.

S
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symposium

an academic meeting with a series of specialized talks on a single subject; quite formal

C1Rarely

The symposium on climate modelling featured leading researchers.

🇬🇧en

an event or platform for open discussion and exchange of ideas, often public-facing

B2Often

The city held a public forum to discuss transport plans.

S
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summit

a high-level meeting of leaders (e.g., heads of state or CEOs), usually focused and short

B2Often

The two presidents met at the bilateral summit to negotiate trade deals.

C
🇬🇧en
congress

a large formal assembly, often professional or legislative, with a formal programme

C1Often

The medical congress gathers specialists to present new research.

C
🇬🇧en
colloquium

a small academic meeting or lecture, often within a department; narrower and formal

C1Rarely

The physics department's colloquium featured a talk on quantum computing.

🇬🇧en

an online seminar or meeting held over the internet; remote format

B2Often

We signed up for a webinar on data protection next Tuesday.

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How to pronounce conference and what this word means

conference means conference. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce conference

/ˈkɒnfrəns/

conference translation

conference

conference examples

The team will present at the annual conference next week.

conference transcription

/ˈkɒnfrəns/, /ə ˈkɑnfərəns/

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conference meaning: what does it mean?

large meeting

conference pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

conference is pronounced as /ˈkɒnfrəns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

conference definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The team will present at the annual conference next week. Translation: На следующей неделе пройдёт ежегодная конференция, где выступит команда.

Is conference part of In the Office vocabulary?

Yes, conference can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is conference part of Study and Work vocabulary?

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