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conf

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate conf

n. a short way of saying 'conference' or 'configuration'. You often see this in emails, calendar invites, or computer settings.

n. a shortened form of 'conference' or 'configuration'. Often used in professional scheduling or technical environments to refer to a meeting or a set of system parameters.


SIMPLE

I have a quick conf call at ten.

CONTEXTUAL

The developer updated the server conf file to improve the website's loading speed.

COMPLEX

After the morning conf session, the delegates gathered in the lobby to discuss the proposed changes to the industry standards.

Usage

Commonly used as a clipping in business and technical jargon; often functions as a modifier in compound nouns like 'conf call' or 'conf file'.

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