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symposium

Pronunciation: [sɪmˈpoʊziəm]

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Learn how to use symposium in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “academic conference”

(noun) a meeting where people come together to discuss a specific topic and share their ideas or research. Think of it as a big group chat for experts to talk about things they know a lot about.

Example

The scientists held a symposium to share their latest findings on climate change.

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There was no symposium for the artists this year, so they didn't get to share their work.

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What topic will be covered at the symposium next month?

Context: “formal gathering”

(noun) a type of formal gathering where people come together to talk about ideas, often involving presentations or discussions. It’s like a party for sharing knowledge instead of just having fun.

Example

During the symposium, many interesting discussions took place about new teaching methods.

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The symposium was poorly attended, and few people participated in the discussions.

Example

Who was the main speaker at the symposium last year?

How to pronounce symposium

Pronunciation: [sɪmˈpoʊziəm]

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