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- [kuh n-fur]
- /kənˈfɜr/
- /kənˈfɜːmənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-fur]
- /kənˈfɜr/
Definitions of conferment word
- verb without object conferment to consult together; compare opinions; carry on a discussion or deliberation. 1
- verb with object conferment to bestow upon as a gift, favor, honor, etc.: to confer a degree on a graduate. 1
- verb with object conferment Obsolete. to compare. 1
- noun conferment The act of conferring; a presentation. 1
- noun conferment bestowal, awarding of sth 1
- noun conferment act of having formal discussion 1
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Origin of conferment
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50 for earlier sense “to summon”; 1520-30 for current senses; late Middle English conferen < Latin conferre to bring together, compare, consult with, equivalent to con- con- + ferre to carry, bear1
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Parts of speech for Conferment
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conferment popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
conferment usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conferment
noun conferment
- bestowment — to present as a gift; give; confer (usually followed by on or upon): The trophy was bestowed upon the winner.
- bestowal — to present as a gift; give; confer (usually followed by on or upon): The trophy was bestowed upon the winner.
- presentation — an act of presenting.
- conferral — a conferring of an honor, degree, or favor; bestowal
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