Confrence vs. Conference: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 17, 2023
"Confrence" is an incorrect spelling; the correct spelling is "Conference." A conference is a formal meeting where people discuss a particular topic.
Which is correct: Confrence or Conference
How to spell Conference?
Confrence is Incorrect
Conference is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember that "conference" contains the word "refer," helping point to its correct spelling.
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Oct 17, 2023
Think of a conference as a place where "ence" (sounds like "ends") discussions occur.
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Count the e's! "Conference" has three while the incorrect "Confrence" only has two.
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Mentally separate the word: Con-fer-ence.
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Rhyme it with "deference" to recall the "e" in the middle.
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Confrence and Conference Definitions
Conference
A conference is a large official gathering to discuss shared interests.
She attended a medical conference in Boston.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 14, 2023
Conference
Conference denotes a union of several communities or administrative divisions.
The Pacific-12 Conference has numerous athletic teams.
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Sep 14, 2023
Conference
A conference can be an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place.
I have a conference with my professor this afternoon.
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Sep 14, 2023
Conference
Conference also means an event organized so that companies in a specific industry can showcase their products.
The tech conference showcased many upcoming innovations.
Harlon Moss
Sep 14, 2023
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Conference
A conference refers to a formal discussion between people.
The two parties held a conference to resolve differences.
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Conference
A meeting of committees to settle differences between two legislative bodies.
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Conference
An assembly of clerical or of clerical and lay members from a particular district in various Protestant churches.
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Conference
The act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views.
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Conference
(science) A formal event where scientists present their research results in speeches, workshops, posters or by other means.
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Conference
(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.
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Conference
(sports) A group of sports teams that play each other on a regular basis.
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Conference
(obsolete) The act of comparing two or more things together; comparison.
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Conference
(Methodist Church) A stated meeting of preachers and others, invested with authority to take cognizance of ecclesiastical matters.
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Conference
A voluntary association of Congregational churches of a district; the district in which such churches are.
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Conference
To assess (a student) by one-on-one conversation, rather than an examination.
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Conference
The act of comparing two or more things together; comparison.
Helps and furtherances which . . . the mutual conference of all men's collections and observations may afford.
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Conference
The act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views.
Nor with such free and friendly conferenceAs he hath used of old.
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Conference
A meeting for consultation, discussion, or an interchange of opinions.
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Conference
A meeting of the two branches of a legislature, by their committees, to adjust between them.
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Conference
A stated meeting of preachers and others, invested with authority to take cognizance of ecclesiastical matters.
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Conference
A voluntary association of Congregational churches of a district; the district in which such churches are.
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Conference
A prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
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Conference
An association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
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Conference
A discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic
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FAQs
What is the root word of Conference?
The root word is "confer," which means to consult.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 17, 2023
Which vowel is used before Conference?
It depends on the context, but "a" is commonly used as in "a conference."
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Why is it called Conference?
It's called a conference because it originates from the Latin word "conferentia," meaning a conversation or discussion.
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Which conjunction is used with Conference?
No specific conjunction is inherently tied to "conference." It depends on the sentence structure.
Sara Rehman
Oct 17, 2023
What is the verb form of Conference?
The verb form related to "conference" is "confer."
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Which preposition is used with Conference?
Typically, "at" or "in" as in "at a conference" or "in a conference."
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Oct 17, 2023
Is Conference a negative or positive word?
It's neutral, neither inherently negative nor positive.
Sara Rehman
Oct 17, 2023
Is Conference a countable noun?
Yes, you can have one conference or many conferences.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 17, 2023
Is the word Conference is imperative?
No, "conference" is a noun, not a verb command.
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Is Conference an abstract noun?
No, it's a concrete noun as it can represent a physical gathering or event.
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What is another term for Conference?
A synonym could be "symposium" or "convention."
Harlon Moss
Oct 17, 2023
Is Conference a vowel or consonant?
"Conference" is a word, not a letter. But it starts with a consonant.
Janet White
Oct 17, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Conference?
The first syllable, "Con," is stressed.
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Which determiner is used with Conference?
Determiners like "this," "that," "a," and "the" can be used with "conference."
Sara Rehman
Oct 17, 2023
Which article is used with Conference?
Both "a" and "the" can be used, depending on the context.
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Is Conference a collective noun?
No, but it denotes a gathering or collection of individuals.
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How many syllables are in Conference?
There are three syllables in "conference."
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Oct 17, 2023
What is the opposite of Conference?
There isn't a direct antonym, but "solitude" or "isolation" could be considered opposites in certain contexts.
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What is the first form of Conference?
"Conference" is a noun and doesn't have verb forms. The related verb "confer" has "confer" as its base form.
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What is the second form of Conference?
See the previous answer; "conference" is a noun. The related verb "confer" has "conferred" as its past form.
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What is the third form of Conference?
For the verb "confer," the third form is also "conferred."
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How is Conference used in a sentence?
The annual tech conference attracts innovators from around the world.
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