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    Meeting

    /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    a gathering of people for a particular purpose, especially for discussion.
    The board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 10 AM.
    an encounter or a coming together of two or more people.
    She had a chance meeting with her old friend at the coffee shop.
    an agreement or arrangement to meet someone.
    Let's set up a meeting to discuss our project timeline.
    a formally organized event where individuals come together for a specific purpose.
    The annual meeting of the shareholders will be held next month.
    a session of a legislative or deliberative assembly.
    The meeting of the city council focused on local development issues.

    Etymology

    Middle English: from the verb 'meet' + the suffix '-ing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    business meeting
    A formal gathering for discussing work-related matters.
    first meeting
    The initial encounter between parties, often for introductions or discussions.
    committee meeting
    A meeting held by a group responsible for overseeing a specific task or area.
    weekly meeting
    A regularly scheduled meeting that occurs once a week.
    emergency meeting
    A meeting called to address an urgent situation.

    Related Words

    conference
    A formal meeting for discussion.
    seminar
    A meeting for discussion or training.
    summit
    A meeting between heads of state or government.
    forum
    A place or meeting for open discussion.
    assembly
    A group of people gathered together for a common purpose.

    Slang Meanings

    Catch-up
    Let's schedule a catch-up to see how everything is going.
    Powwow
    Let's have a powwow to figure out our next steps.
    Chit-chat
    We're just having some chit-chat, nothing formal.
    Sync-up
    We need a quick sync-up to align our tasks.
    Roundtable
    We're organizing a roundtable to share ideas and strategies.