ˈkɔnfərəns n. 1
consultation,
discussion. 2 a
meeting for discussion,
esp. a
regular one held by an
association or
organization. 3 an
annual assembly of
the Methodist Church. 4 an association in
commerce,
sport, etc. 5 the linking of
several telephones,
computer terminals,
etc., so
that each user may communicate with the others simultaneously. øin conference
engaged in discussion. øøconferential adj. [F conf÷rence or med.L conferentia (as confer)]