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conferring

Conferring (noun) means the act of discussing something with others, or of formally granting something. Example: “After some conferring, the judges announced their decision.”

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The act of discussing something with others, or of formally granting something.
"After some conferring, the judges announced their decision."

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In plain EnglishThe act of talking things over with others, or of officially granting a title or right.

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conferrings plural

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What does “conferring” mean?

The word “conferring” means the act of discussing something with others, or of formally granting something. In plain terms, the act of talking things over with others, or of officially granting a title or right.

How do you use “conferring” in a sentence?

Here is “conferring” used in a sentence: “After some conferring, the judges announced their decision.”

What part of speech is “conferring”?

“Conferring” is a noun.

What is the meaning of conferring?

"conferring" (noun) means the act of discussing something with others, or of formally granting something.

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