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Symposium vs Consultation - What's the difference?

symposium | consultation | Related terms |

Symposium is a related term of consultation.


As nouns the difference between symposium and consultation

is that symposium is symposium while consultation is the act of consulting.

symposium

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A conference or other meeting for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants make presentations.
  • (in ancient Greece ) A drinking party, especially one with intellectual discussion.

    • Related terms

    * (l)

    See also

    * (wikipedia "symposium") * English nouns with irregular plurals ----

    consultation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • the act of consulting
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  • a conference for the exchange of information and advice
  • An appointment or meeting with a professional person, such as a doctor.