The difference between Conference and Talk
When used as nouns, conference means the act of consulting together formally, whereas talk means a conversation or discussion.
When used as verbs, conference means to assess (a student) by one-on-one conversation, rather than an examination, whereas talk means to communicate, usually by means of speech.
check bellow for the other definitions of Conference and Talk
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Conference as a noun:
The act of consulting together formally; serious conversation or discussion; interchange of views.
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Conference as a noun (politics):
A multilateral diplomatic negotiation.
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Conference as a noun (science):
A formal event where scientists present their research results in speeches, workshops, posters or by other means.
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Conference as a noun (business):
An event organized by a for-profit or non-profit organization to discuss a pressing issue, such as a new product, market trend or government regulation, with a range of speakers.
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Conference as a noun (sports):
A group of sports teams that play each other on a regular basis.
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Conference as a noun (Philippines, sports):
A constituent tournament of a sports league in a given season.
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Conference as a noun (obsolete):
The act of comparing two or more things together; comparison.
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Conference as a noun (Methodist Church):
A stated meeting of preachers and others, invested with authority to take cognizance of ecclesiastical matters.
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Conference as a noun:
A voluntary association of Congregational churches of a district; the district in which such churches are.
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Conference as a verb (ambitransitive, education):
To assess (a student) by one-on-one conversation, rather than an examination.
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Talk as a verb (transitive):
To communicate, usually by means of speech.
Examples:
"Although I don't speak Chinese I managed to talk with the villagers using signs and gestures."
"They sat down to talk business."
"We talk French sometimes."
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Talk as a verb (transitive, informal):
To discuss.
Examples:
"They sat down to talk business."
"We're not talking rocket science here: it should be easy."
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Talk as a verb (intransitive, slang):
To confess, especially implicating others.
Examples:
"Suppose he talks?"
"She can be relied upon not to talk.'"
"They tried to make me talk.'"
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Talk as a verb (intransitive):
To criticize someone for something of which one is guilty oneself.
Examples:
"I am not the one to talk."
"She is a fine one to talk."
"You should talk."
"Look who's talking."
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Talk as a verb (intransitive):
To gossip; to create scandal.
Examples:
"People will talk."
"Aren't you afraid the neighbours will talk?"
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Talk as a verb (informal, chiefly used in the present participle):
To influence someone to express something, especially a particular stance or viewpoint or in a particular manner.
Examples:
"You're only sticking up for her because you like her; that's your penis talking."
"That's not like you at all, Jared. The drugs are talking. Snap out of it!"
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Talk as a noun:
A conversation or discussion; usually serious, but informal.
Examples:
"We need to have a talk about your homework."
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Talk as a noun:
A lecture.
Examples:
"There is a talk on w Shakespeare tonight."
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Talk as a noun (preceded by {{m, the):
; often qualified by a following }} A major topic of social discussion.
Examples:
"She is the talk of the day."
"The musical is the talk of the town."
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Talk as a noun (preceded by {{m, the):
}} A customary conversation by parent(s) or guardian(s) with their (often teenaged) child about a reality of life; in particular: A customary conversation in which parent(s) explain sexual intercourse to their child. A customary conversation in which the parent(s) of a black child explain the racism and violence they may face, especially when interacting with police, and strategies to manage it.
Examples:
"Have you had the talk with Jay yet?"
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Talk as a noun (uncountable, not preceded by an {{m, article):
}} Empty boasting, promises or claims.
Examples:
"The party leader's speech was all talk."
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Talk as a noun:
Meeting to discuss a particular matter.
Examples:
"The leaders of the G8 nations are currently in talks over nuclear weapons."