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meeting
/ˈmiːtɪŋ/
gathering of people for discussion
We have a meeting scheduled for 3 PM tomorrow.
A scheduled discussion is planned for 3 PM tomorrow.
formal
an assembly of people for a common purpose, typically to discuss or decide something
The board of directors held an emergency meeting to address the crisis.
The board gathered urgently to discuss the crisis.
She missed the team meeting because she was sick.
She couldn't attend the team discussion due to illness.
Often used in professional or organizational contexts.
informal
an encounter or confrontation, often unexpected or hostile
I had a meeting with my ex at the coffee shop.
I unexpectedly ran into my ex at the coffee shop.
Informal usage implies an encounter, not necessarily a planned discussion.
Collocations
meeting rooma designated space for gatheringsmeeting agendaa list of topics to be discussedmeeting minutesa written record of what was discussed
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
Use 'meeting' for planned discussions in professional settings, but be aware of its informal meaning as an encounter.
Gold Rule
Plural Form
The plural form is 'meetings', used for multiple gatherings.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'meetinge', from Old English 'meting', from 'metan' (to meet).
Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 'meeting' refers to planned discussions, while in informal contexts, it can imply an unexpected encounter.
Word Breakdown
meet
to come together
root-ing
ongoing action or state
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