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session

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈsɛʃən// UK //sˈɛʃən// ses·sion Archaic General-service

n. a period of time used for a specific activity, like a meeting, a class, or a workout. It can also mean the time you spend using a computer or a website.

n. a period of time devoted to a particular activity, such as a meeting, a course of study, or a musical performance. In computing, it refers to the duration of a user's connection to a network or application.


SIMPLE

I have a training session at the gym this afternoon.

CONTEXTUAL

The therapist scheduled a follow-up session for next Tuesday to discuss the progress made over the last month.

COMPLEX

After the formal conference ended, several delegates gathered for an informal jam session in the hotel lounge, blending jazz traditions with local folk melodies.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English session, from Old French session, from Latin sessiō (“a sitting”), from sedeō (“sit”).

Usage

Commonly used with verbs like 'hold', 'attend', or 'conduct'. In technical contexts, it often refers to the stateful exchange between a client and a server.

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