Convention

A gathering of peoples revolving around a similar interest, idea, or hobby.

Did you go to that business convention? Yes, they were discussing the future of intel-based chipsets.

by Melkiah January 29, 2009

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a) a convening (i.e. a gathering) of people, usually signatories of a political treaty
b) the way things are/ are supposed to be done or performed
c) something you convene (agree to)

according to some, including myself, the Versailles conference was really a convention in all three senses of the word, as defined above.

by Crazy Uncle Dimma November 27, 2017

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Convention

In a way that something is done(1), or(2) an agreement between states covering particular matters, especially one less formal than a treaty.

"to attract the best patrons the movie houses had to ape the conventions and the standards of theatres" - (1)
the convention, signed by the six states bordering on the Black Sea, aims to prevent further pollution" - (2)

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convention

a) a convening (i.e. a gathering) of people, usually signatories of a political treaty
b) the way things are/ are supposed to be done or performed
c) something you convene (agree to)

according to some, including myself, the Versailles conference was really a convention in all three senses of the word, as defined above.

by Crazy Uncle Dimma March 20, 2021

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Convention

— noun

1. Archaic a gathering of midgets

2. a gathering of little people

eg. “We’d better stock up on trampolines; the convention is in town.”
eg. “That’s nothing, bro.. I once hung out with a convention of Tyrion Lannisters in Vegas.”
eg. “Could you please move a little to your right? I’m trying to see the convention.”

by blair walsh January 12, 2018

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