The act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views.
A voluntary association of Congregational churches of a district; the district in which such churches are.
A multilateral diplomatic negotiation.
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.
A constituent tournament of a sports league in a given season.
A stated meeting of preachers and others, invested with authority to take cognizance of ecclesiastical matters.
A group of sports teams that play each other on a regular basis.
A formal event where scientists present their research results in speeches, workshops, posters or by other means.
To assess (a student) by one-on-one conversation, rather than an examination.
A process of decision-making that seeks widespread agreement among group members.
Average projected value.
General agreement among the members of a given group or community, each of which exercises some discretion in decision-making and follow-up action.
An agreement on some data value that is needed during computation.
To seek consensus; to hold discussions with the aim of reaching mutual agreement.