convening
Definition
- Noun:
- The act of convening: The action or process of calling people together for a formal meeting or assembly.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The convening of the council was announced by the mayor.
- Her primary responsibility was the convening of the annual shareholders' meeting.
Advanced Usage
- "Convening of a body": Often used in formal, official, or organizational contexts to describe the act of bringing a committee, board, or legislative group together.
- The convening of the United Nations General Assembly is a major diplomatic event.
Variants and Related Words
- Convene (verb): To come or bring together for a meeting or activity.
- The chairperson will convene the panel at noon.
- Convener (noun): A person who convenes a meeting.
- She served as the convener for the working group.
- Convention (noun): A large formal meeting or assembly.
- He attended a national teachers' convention.
Synonyms
- Assembly: The action of gathering together.
- Convocation: A large formal assembly of people.
- Summoning: The act of authoritatively calling people to attend.
Related Phrases
- "For the convening of": Used to state the purpose of an action or document.
- The petition called for the convening of a special session.
Notes on Meaning
- Formality: The word "convening" inherently carries a formal tone and is typically used in contexts involving official, organizational, or institutional gatherings, rather than informal get-togethers.
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the act of convening
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