convention

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NGSL Rank: 1954
convention
kənˈvɛnʃ(ə)n Listen
Meanings
noun
  • a way in which something is usually done.
    E.g. to attract the best patrons the movie houses had to ape the conventions and the standards of theatres
  • an agreement between states covering particular matters, especially one less formal than a treaty.
    E.g. the convention, signed by the six states bordering on the Black Sea, aims to prevent further pollution
  • a large meeting or conference, especially of members of a political party or a particular profession or group.
    E.g. the party held its biennial convention
  • a bid or system of bidding by which the bidder tries to convey specific information about the hand to their partner, as opposed to seeking to win the auction.

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