ALL meanings of convention
con·ven·tion
C c - variable noun convention A convention is a way of behaving that is considered to be correct or polite by most people in a society. 3
- countable noun convention In art, literature, or the theatre, a convention is a traditional method or style. 3
- countable noun convention A convention is an official agreement between countries or groups of people. 3
- countable noun convention A convention is a large meeting of an organization or political group. 3
- noun convention a large formal assembly of a group with common interests, such as a political party or trade union 3
- noun convention the persons attending such an assembly 3
- noun convention an assembly of delegates of one party to select candidates for office 3
- noun convention an international agreement second only to a treaty in formality 3
- noun convention any agreement, compact, or contract 3
- noun convention the most widely accepted or established view of what is thought to be proper behaviour, good taste, etc 3
- noun convention an accepted rule, usage, etc 3
- noun convention a bid or play not to be taken at its face value, which one's partner can interpret according to a prearranged bidding system 3
- noun convention a convening or being convened 3
- noun convention an assembly, often periodical, of members or delegates, as of a political, social, professional, or religious group 3
- noun convention the members or delegates at such an assembly 3
- noun convention in the U.S., an official gathering of delegates of one party to select candidates for office, formulate party policies, etc. 3
- noun convention an agreement between persons, nations, etc. 3
- noun convention general agreement on the usages and practices of social life 3
- noun convention a customary practice, rule, method, etc.; usage 3
- noun convention a bid or play understood by partners to have a special meaning when made by either of them 3
- noun convention a meeting or formal assembly, as of representatives or delegates, for discussion of and action on particular matters of common concern. 1
- noun convention U.S. Politics. a representative party assembly to nominate candidates and adopt platforms and party rules. 1
- noun convention an agreement, compact, or contract. 1
- noun convention an international agreement, especially one dealing with a specific matter, as postal service or copyright. 1
- noun convention a rule, method, or practice established by usage; custom: the convention of showing north at the top of a map. 1
- noun convention general agreement or consent; accepted usage, especially as a standard of procedure. 1
- abbreviation CONVENTION conventionalism. 1
- noun convention Bridge. any of a variety of established systems or methods of bidding or playing that allows partners to convey certain information about their hands. 1
- noun convention A way in which something is usually done, esp. within a particular area or activity. 1
- noun convention norm 1
- noun convention tradition 1
- noun convention treaty 1
- abbreviation CONVENTION conference 1
- noun convention gathering of group with same interests 1
- noun convention A meeting or gathering. 0
- noun convention A formal deliberative assembly of mandated delegates. 0
- noun convention The convening of a formal meeting. 0
- noun convention A formal agreement, contract or pact. 0
- noun convention (international law) A treaty or supplement to such. 0
- noun convention A generally accepted principle, method or behaviour. 0