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meeting

Pronunciation: /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

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Definition of meeting

noun

  • 1an assembly of people for a particular purpose, especially for formal discussion:we held an urgent meeting to discuss the response to the epidemic
  • Christian Church a gathering of people, especially Quakers, for worship.
  • an organized event at which a number of races or other sporting contests are held:an athletics meeting
  • 2a situation when two or more people meet, by chance or arrangement:he intrigued her on their first meeting

Phrases

a meeting of minds

an understanding or agreement between people: I’m optimistic there’ll be a meeting of minds and it can all be resolved

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