convention

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a large meeting of people who belong to the same profession, political party, or interest group.

n. a large formal assembly of delegates or members of an organisation, often for political or professional purposes.

日本語:大会※

“Thousands of fans travelled to the city for the annual comic book convention.”

“The party's national convention served as a platform to unify the various factions before the general election campaign began in earnest.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Formal

n. a formal agreement between countries or a set of rules for a specific activity.

n. a formal agreement or treaty between states, or a set of rules governing specific professional or technical practices.

日本語:条約※

“The Geneva Convention sets out the rules for how prisoners of war should be treated.”

“The signatory nations met to discuss updates to the international convention on maritime safety, ensuring the protocols reflected modern technological advancements.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Education Academic

n. a standard way of doing something in a specific field, like writing or science.

n. a rule or method of practice in a particular field, such as literature, art, or mathematics.

“In English writing, the convention is to start a new paragraph for each new speaker.”

“The research paper followed the standard naming conventions for chemical compounds to ensure clarity for international readers.”