Definition

Noun: 1. A formally arranged gathering of a group: A meeting that is planned and organized in advance, typically involving a specific set of people who come together for discussion, decision-making, or a specific purpose.

Usage

The term "group meeting" specifically refers to a pre-arranged assembly of individuals who form a defined unit, such as a committee, team, department, or club. It emphasizes the organized and collective nature of the gathering.

Examples

• The weekly group meeting is scheduled for every Monday at 10 AM.
• During the project group meeting, we finalized the timeline for the next phase.
• Attendance is mandatory for the staff group meeting.
• The group meeting was productive and resulted in several key decisions.

Advanced Usage

• "to call a group meeting": to schedule or announce that a group meeting will take place.
  • The manager called a group meeting to address the new policy changes.
• "to adjourn a group meeting": to formally end a group meeting.
  • The chairperson adjourned the group meeting after two hours.

Variants and Related Words

• Meeting (n): A more general term for any coming together of people. A "group meeting" is a specific type of meeting.
• Assembly (n): A large formal gathering of people, often for a specific purpose.
• Conference (n): A formal meeting for discussion, often lasting several days and involving many people.
• Session (n): A period devoted to a particular activity, which can be a meeting.

Synonyms

• Gathering
• Assembly
• Conference
• Session

Antonyms

• Dispersal
• Adjournment (as the act of ending a meeting)
• Breakup

Noun

1. a formally arranged gathering
   • next year the meeting will be in Chicago
   • the meeting elected a chairperson