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The correct spelling is convention.
How to pronounce convention
/kənˈvɛn.ʃən/
nounIPA: /kənˈvɛn.ʃən/
Say it like: Con-ven-sho-n
The correct spelling is convention. A meeting or gathering. For example: "The convention was held in Geneva."
Usage Examples
“The convention was held in Geneva.”
“The EU installed an inter-institutional Convention to draft a European constitution.”
“The Vienna convention at the Vienna Congress (1814-15) standardized most of diplomatic conduct for generations.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A meeting or gathering.
- 2.A formal deliberative assembly of mandated delegates.
- 3.The convening of a formal meeting.
- 4.A formal agreement, contract or pact.
- 5.A treaty or supplement to such.
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