Conference vs. Forum
Conferencenoun
The act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views.
Conferencenoun
(politics) A multilateral diplomatic negotiation.
Conferencenoun
(science) A formal event where scientists present their research results in speeches, workshops, posters or by other means.
Conferencenoun
(business) An 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.
Conferencenoun
(sports) A group of sports teams that play each other on a regular basis.
Conferencenoun
A constituent tournament of a sports league in a given season.
Conferencenoun
(obsolete) The act of comparing two or more things together; comparison.
Conferencenoun
(Methodist Church) A stated meeting of preachers and others, invested with authority to take cognizance of ecclesiastical matters.
Conferencenoun
A voluntary association of Congregational churches of a district; the district in which such churches are.
Conferenceverb
To assess (a student) by one-on-one conversation, rather than an examination.
Conferencenoun
The act of comparing two or more things together; comparison.
Conferencenoun
The act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views.
Conferencenoun
A meeting for consultation, discussion, or an interchange of opinions.
Conferencenoun
A meeting of the two branches of a legislature, by their committees, to adjust between them.
Conferencenoun
A stated meeting of preachers and others, invested with authority to take cognizance of ecclesiastical matters.
Conferencenoun
A voluntary association of Congregational churches of a district; the district in which such churches are.
Conferencenoun
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
Conferencenoun
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
Conferencenoun
a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic
Conferencenoun
a dessert pear of a firm-fleshed variety.
Conferenceverb
take part in a conference or conference call
Conference
A conference is a meeting of people who about a topic.
Forumnoun
A place for discussion.
Forumnoun
A gathering for the purpose of discussion.
Forumnoun
A form of discussion involving a panel of presenters and often participation by members of the audience.
Forumnoun
(Internet) An Internet message board where users can post messages regarding one or more topics of discussion.
Forumnoun
(historical) A square or marketplace in a Roman town, used for public business and commerce.
Forumnoun
A market place or public place in Rome, where causes were judicially tried, and orations delivered to the people.
Forumnoun
A tribunal; a court; an assembly empowered to hear and decide causes.
Forumnoun
a public meeting or assembly for open discussion
Forumnoun
a public facility to meet for open discussion
Forumnoun
a place of assembly for the people in ancient Greece
