Definitions
1.nounThe act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views.
2.nounA multilateral diplomatic negotiation.
3.nounA formal event where scientists present their research results in speeches, workshops, posters or by other means.
4.nounAn event organized by a for-profit or non-profit organization to discuss a pressing issue, such as a new product, market trend or government regulation, with a range of speakers.
5.nounA group of sports teams that play each other on a regular basis.
6.nounA constituent tournament of a sports league in a given season.
7.nounThe act of comparing two or more things together; comparison.
8.noun(Methodist Church) A stated meeting of preachers and others, invested with authority to take cognizance of ecclesiastical matters.
9.nounA voluntary association of Congregational churches of a district; the district in which such churches are.
10.verbTo assess (a student) by one-on-one conversation, rather than an examination.