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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Samantha Greenberg, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Earlier this month, the organization hosted a seminar with special effects makeup artist Veniesa Dillon on sculpting techniques and prosthetic application.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
In March 2016, Pharrell accepted an invite from professor Bob Power to sit in on a senior seminar at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 2 Apr. 2026
Repticon also features educational presentations, seminars and interactive exhibits about the care and conservation of reptiles.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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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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