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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Patrick Frater, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Sign up for a seminar or class that will encourage you to make a lifestyle change that enriches your life.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
The Forum seminar series also kicked off today with sessions on children’s content, trends in the Latin American and Southeast Asian content industries, and a presentation from Thailand’s new creative industries agency, THACCA.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Invest in courses, attend seminars, or join masterminds to stay current with industry trends.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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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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