seminar
noun
sem·i·nar
ˈse-mə-ˌnär 
1
: a group of advanced students studying under a professor with each doing original research and all exchanging results through reports and discussions
2
a(1)
: a course of study pursued by a seminar
(2)
: an advanced or graduate course often featuring informality and discussion
b
: a scheduled meeting of a seminar or a room for such meetings
3
: a meeting for giving and discussing information
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a seminar on career planning
a seminar bringing together the world's leading epidemiologists
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025
All year long, the center puts on a range of museum exhibitions, concerts, and seminars as a way to promote how a range of American music variations and genres have impacted culture.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
The seminars throughout the day were attended by more than 200 people in the Patio Room of the Expo Center, one of which was led by Jack Pizzo on fighting invasive species in the garden.
—Deena Butterfield, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
The chef plans to attend a seminar next week with local restaurateurs and lawyers to gather more information and legal advice.
—Brett Anderson, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
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seminar
noun
sem·i·nar
ˈsem-ə-ˌnär
1
: a course of study followed by a group of advanced students
2
: a meeting of a seminar or a room for such meetings
3
: a meeting for giving and discussing information
a sales seminar
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