(sciences) A formal event where scientists present their research results in speeches, workshops, posters or by other means.
(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.
(sports) A group of sports teams that play each other on a regular basis.
(Philippines, sports) A constituent tournament of a sports league in a given season.
(obsolete) The act of comparing two or more things together; comparison.
(Methodist Church) A stated meeting of preachers and others, invested with authority to take cognizance of ecclesiastical matters.
A voluntary association of Congregational churches of a district; the district in which such churches are.
