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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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
In addition to the IP focus, TIFFCOM’s seminar line-up includes sections dedicated to international co-production, animation, Asian films and series and Japanese TV.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
The seminar will include a review of inspections done on the canisters at San Onofre’s storage sites.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
The noble few who sit through seminars on differentiated instruction.
—Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 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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