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conference

/ˈkɑn.f(ə.)ɹəns/ verb C2
  1. To assess (a student) by one-on-one conversation, rather than an examination.

He/she/it conferences · Past conferenced · Past participle conferenced · -ing form conferencing

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Verb forms

Base form
conference
He/she/it
conferences
Past
conferenced
Past participle
conferenced
-ing form
conferencing

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“Is the conference ended?” asked Eugénie, rising.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 959 · C1
"I think, Count, that it would be as well to have your friend Sam at this conference.
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, p. 40 · B2
Bennet, having dawdled about in the vestibule to watch for the end of the conference, no sooner saw Elizabeth open the door and with quick step pass her towards the staircase, than she entered the breakfast-room, and congratulated both him and herself in warm terms on the happy prospect of their nearer connection.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 127 · B2
Miss Lucas called soon after breakfast, and in a private conference with Elizabeth related the event of the day before.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 145 · B2

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