01 n. The act of comparing two or more things together; comparison.
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The act of comparing two or more things together; comparison.[Obs.]“Helps and furtherances which . . . the mutual conference of all men's collections and observations may afford.” — Hocker.
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2.
The act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views.“Nor with such free and friendly conference As he hath used of old.” — Shak.
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3.
A meeting for consultation, discussion, or an interchange of opinions.
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4.
A meeting of the two branches of a legislature, by their committees, to adjust between them.
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5.
A stated meeting of preachers and others, invested with authority to take cognizance of ecclesiastical matters.(Methodist Church)
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6.
A voluntary association of Congregational churches of a district; the district in which such churches are.
Phrases & compounds
Conference meeting —
a meeting for conference. Specifically, a meeting conducted (usually) by laymen, for conference and prayer.
Conference room —
a room for conference and prayer, and for the pastor's less formal addresses.