conference
/ˈkɒnfərəns/noun
उच्चारण कॉन्फ़रन्स
सम्मेलन, सभा
Basic word
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a large official meeting, usually lasting for a few days, at which people with the same work or interests come together to discuss their views; a meeting at which people have formal discussions
सम्मेलन, सभा
- a press conference
- a video conference
- Scientists from twelve countries attended the conference in Bengaluru.
+ 2 more examples
- She will present her research paper at the annual conference.
- The conference lasts three days and includes several workshops.
Synonyms meeting convention summit seminar symposium
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
conference on/about + topic
Use on (more formal) or about after conference to name the subject being discussed.
सम्मेलन का विषय बताने के लिए 'conference' के बाद 'on' (अधिक formal) या 'about' आता है।
- Radhika attended a national conference on climate change.
- There was a conference about women's education in Jaipur.
at a conference / in conference
Use at when you mean attending the event; in conference means the people are in a private meeting right now.
कार्यक्रम में उपस्थित होने के लिए 'at a conference' आता है; 'in conference' का अर्थ है कि लोग अभी बंद बैठक में हैं।
- He presented his research at a conference in Pune.
- The principal is in conference and cannot take calls.
hold / host / attend + conference
Organisers hold or host a conference; participants attend it or speak at it.
आयोजक conference आयोजित करते हैं; प्रतिभागी उसमें भाग लेते हैं या बोलते हैं।
- The university will host an international conference next March.
countable noun: a conference / conferences
It is countable, so it needs an article or plural form.
यह countable noun है, इसलिए इसके साथ article या plural रूप आवश्यक है।
- A conference of bank officers was held in Mumbai.
- Teachers attend several conferences every year.
+Collocations 4
verb + conference
holdhostattendorganiseaddresscall
- The minister addressed the conference on rural banking.
adjective + conference
internationalannualnationalonlinetwo-dayhigh-level
- The annual conference of science teachers begins on Friday.
type of conference
press conferencepeace conferencevideo conferenceconference callconference hall
- The captain answered questions at the press conference after the match.
conference + noun
roomcentrepaperdelegatetable
- The delegates gathered in the conference room at nine.
“More examples 5
- The students prepared a paper to read at the science conference.
विद्यार्थियों ने science conference में पढ़ने के लिए एक शोध-पत्र तैयार किया।
- The Prime Minister held a press conference before leaving for Japan.
प्रधानमंत्री ने जापान जाने से पहले प्रेस कॉन्फ्रेंस की।
- Doctors from many states joined the conference through a video link.
कई राज्यों के डॉक्टर video link के माध्यम से सम्मेलन में शामिल हुए।
- The meeting of the two leaders turned into a three-day peace conference.
दोनों नेताओं की बैठक तीन दिन का शांति सम्मेलन बन गई।
- Please book the conference hall for the library staff on Monday.
कृपया सोमवार के लिए पुस्तकालय कर्मचारियों हेतु सम्मेलन कक्ष आरक्षित कर लें।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ He is going to attend to the conference in Delhi.
✓ He is going to attend the conference in Delhi.
Attend meaning 'be present at' takes a direct object; do not add to.
'Be present at' के अर्थ में 'attend' के बाद सीधे object आता है; 'to' नहीं लगता।
✗ The conference will be held on Hyderabad.
✓ The conference will be held in Hyderabad.
Use in with the name of a city.
शहर के नाम से पहले 'in' का प्रयोग होता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
All three are gatherings of people to talk, but they differ in size, length and purpose.
तीनों लोगों के एकत्र होकर बात करने के आयोजन हैं, पर आकार, अवधि और उद्देश्य में अंतर है।
A formal event, often lasting days, where experts or delegates share ideas on a subject.
औपचारिक आयोजन, प्रायः कई दिनों का, जिसमें विशेषज्ञ किसी विषय पर विचार साझा करते हैं।
- She spoke at a conference on public health.
A general word for any gathering to discuss or decide something, large or small.
किसी भी चर्चा या निर्णय के लिए एकत्र होना, छोटा हो या बड़ा।
- The staff meeting ends at noon.
A large gathering of members of a group or party, often to choose leaders or make rules.
किसी संगठन या दल के सदस्यों का बड़ा जमावड़ा, प्रायः नेता चुनने या नियम बनाने के लिए।
- The party convention chose a new president.
A smaller academic session where a teacher or expert leads a discussion with a group.
छोटा शैक्षणिक सत्र जिसमें शिक्षक या विशेषज्ञ समूह के साथ चर्चा कराता है।
- The department organised a seminar on poetry.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
?Which word?
Keep the meeting words: conference (large, official, often several days), meeting, summit (a meeting of heads of government), seminar (a meeting for discussion or training), symposium (a meeting to discuss an academic subject), convention (a large meeting of a political party or profession), webinar (an online seminar).
बैठक के शब्द याद रखिए: conference (बड़ी, आधिकारिक, प्रायः कई दिन), meeting, summit (सरकार प्रमुखों की बैठक, शिखर सम्मेलन), seminar (चर्चा या प्रशिक्षण के लिए बैठक, संगोष्ठी), symposium (शैक्षणिक विषय पर चर्चा के लिए बैठक), convention (राजनीतिक दल या पेशे की बड़ी बैठक, अधिवेशन), webinar (ऑनलाइन seminar)।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Press conference (a meeting where somebody answers questions from journalists), video conference, conference call, in conference (in a meeting).
Collocation अक्सर पूछा जाता है: press conference (पत्रकारों के प्रश्नों के उत्तर देने की बैठक, संवाददाता सम्मेलन), video conference, conference call, in conference (बैठक में)।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
The Round Table Conferences (1930–32) were held in London.
गोलमेज़ सम्मेलन (1930–32) लंदन में हुए।