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meeting

meeting

73 1.0
The joining of two things to become one, like rivers or ideas
  • noun
  • /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
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  • New and reliable scales were used to measure two initial perceptions: counselor meeting anxiety and belief in counseling help.
  • a meeting of minds

Examples

  • This meeting was to change the man cub's entire future.

  • B, you were saying things in meetings that helped the process.

  • So he went and there was my first meeting and he was waiting there.

  • Then I had two meetings with my mom in town.

  • It'll be a great meeting of the minds.

  • Which brings us right back to that crisis meeting in Santa Clara, CA.

  • A newsletter, a video, and public meetings have facilitated public input during the last 18 months.

    Academic text (1993)
  • Some regard Qumran as a meeting place or "retreat center" for a Jewish religious movement.

    Academic text (1994)
  • An issue is being disputed, probably in the agora, the meeting place of an Ionian township.

    Academic text (1991)
  • The team held a productive meeting to discuss their project ideas and collaborate on solutions.

Synonyms

gathering
vsmeeting
203 1.0

A meeting of people for a social or special purpose

is more general and includes joining of ideas, groups, or minds
coming together
vsmeeting
74 3.5

A time when people or groups join to work together

is the standard single-word term for that same action
get-together
vsmeeting
  • Informal
46 1.9

A small informal meeting for people to talk and spend time together

often implies social purpose, whereas the general act can be idea-focused
meetup
vsmeeting
  • Texting
13 3.5

A planned informal meeting for people with the same interests, often arranged online

is more general and includes non-organized or idea-focused joining
group meeting
vsmeeting
8 2.2

A planned time when several people come together to talk about something

is the general act of coming together, not limited to formal arrangements
round table
vsmeeting
7 3.3

A discussion where people who are equal share ideas about a topic

is a general joining of minds or groups, not always equal-participant discussion
group discussion
vsmeeting
3 2.0

A conversation among several people about one topic to share ideas or make a decision

is about people or ideas joining, not only the conversational activity
calling together
vsmeeting
2 3.9

An act of bringing people together for a meeting or discussion

may describe the resulting joining of minds and ideas rather than the summons itself
talks
vsmeeting
  • Formal
2 2.3

Official discussions between groups to reach an agreement

is broader and can mean joining of ideas, not only negotiation-focused exchanges
convocation
vsmeeting
  • Formal
1 7.7

Calling people together for a formal meeting or ceremony

covers general joining of groups or minds, not only formal ceremonies
convening
vsmeeting
1 4.2

Bringing people together for a meeting

focuses more on joining of ideas and groups beyond simply calling people
merging
vsmeeting
1 3.0

The act of joining two or more things into one

is about an event where parts come together but remain separate
link-up
vsmeeting
1 3.5

A meeting that connects people or groups to work together

focuses more on the act of joining rather than the broader idea of connection
congregating
vsmeeting
4.2

People coming together in one place for a common purpose

can also mean joining of ideas or minds, not only physical assembly
convenance
vsmeeting
  • Archaic
9.9

A meeting of people to discuss and decide important matters

is the modern general term for the same act of joining people to discuss
ingathering
vsmeeting
6.9

A meeting where people come together for social or religious reasons

is broader, covering any joining of minds or groups beyond religious use
nonconference
vsmeeting
  • Informal
7.2

An informal meeting for people to share ideas and talk

is broader, covering both official and unofficial acts of coming together

Antonyms

138 4.2

A strong disagreement that separates people in a group

Being separate from people, things, or contact, for example losing internet

Compounds

board meeting
  • Formal
43 2.5

A meeting of people who run a company to discuss and decide important matters

42 2.6

A meeting where people in a town discuss and decide local issues

A formal gathering where people talk about work or company matters

A meeting where local people ask officials questions and discuss community issues

A gathering called at short notice to deal with a serious problem

18 3.8

A meeting where country leaders discuss important problems

17 1.3

A place where people come together to talk or do group activities

A meeting where a small group discusses and decides about the group's work

A planned time when several people come together to talk about something

A time when people gather to pray and sing together often in a church

A meeting that happens once every month

A meeting during lunch to talk about work

A meeting to renew people's faith with strong preaching and singing

2 3.4

A large public gathering where people meet to support or protest a cause

Complete agreement and understanding between people that lets them work together

camp meeting
  • Archaic
1 7.0

A religious gathering that takes place outdoors or in tents for several days

1 3.4

A business meeting held during lunch to discuss work

1 9.3

Clothes you wear for church or other special events

People who own company shares come together to hear reports and vote

A secret meeting held in private to hide plans, often for illegal reasons

A meeting that changes someone's life forever

go-to-meeting
  • Archaic
1 7.2

Clothes you wear to church or other special events

blunch meeting
  • Informal
7.3

A meeting with a late morning meal and a short discussion

9.9

A serious meeting where people speak honestly to fix problems

A formal meeting to create or change a constitution

9.9

A meeting where local elected officials discuss and decide city matters

backroom meeting
  • Literature
7.1

A private meeting where people make important decisions away from the public

A headlight setting that lights the road without blinding other drivers

9.2

A gathering where people have no useful ideas or real discussion

A meeting where people feel strong pressure and stress

3.6

A day when many horse races are held at one place

An agreement by the people in a meeting without a formal vote

A day when people or teams compete in different sports

How United

fusion
33 4.1
merger
189 3.9
meeting
73 1.0
convergence
21 6.5
contact
826 1.2

Surface Forms

meeting singular
meetings plural

Morphology

meeting = meet (transparent) = meet + ing

Nominalization from 'meet' forming an abstract noun ('the act of coming together' or 'merging'), which remains predictable from the base and suffix.

Etymology

Meeting keeps the clear image of 'coming together', which is why we use it for the joining of ideas, groups, or rivers. That's why a 'meeting of minds' or the place where two rivers join is called a meeting.