"Convention" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A convention is a formal meeting or gathering of people who share a common interest or belong to a particular group, often with a scheduled program of activities, speakers, or events. It can also refer to a general or customary way of doing something, or a widely accepted standard or practice.
Conveniences refer to things that make a task or activity easier or less complicated. For example, having a microwave in your kitchen is a convenience because it allows you to quickly heat up food without having to use a stove. Other examples of conveniences include things like online shopping, credit cards, and social media.
Convenient refers to something that is easy to use, find, or do; making it more comfortable and saving time and effort. It is a quality of something that saves time, effort, or difficulty, making it easier to achieve a goal or complete a task.
Convening refers to the act of assembling or gathering people together, often for a specific purpose or event. It can also mean to summon or call together, such as convening a meeting or a conference.
The convenor is the person or group of people responsible for organizing and arranging the participants, schedule, and logistics of a meeting, conference, or other event.
Conventionalising is a verb that means to make something conform to a widely accepted or established standard, style, or norm. It can also refer to the process of making something more conventional, ordinary, or unremarkable by removing or diminishing its innovative, unconventional, or unusual aspects.
A conventionalist is someone who adheres to traditional ways of thinking, acting, or behaving, often in a way that is seen as uncreative or resistant to change.
Conventionality refers to the state of being conventional or normal, often implying a lack of originality or uniqueness. It can also describe something that is widely accepted or expected, such as conformity to societal norms or expectations. In a broader sense, conventionality can suggest a sense of mediocrity or sameness, lacking in creativity, innovation, or boldness.