conference

noun

1. a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

Definition categories: group, meeting

2. an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

Similar word(s): league

Definition categories: group, association

3. a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic

Definition categories: communication, discussion, word

verb

1. (transitive, education) To assess (a student) by one-on-one conversation, rather than an examination.