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   1. : to bestow from or as if from a position of superiority. conferred an honorary degree on her. knowing how to read was a gift conferred with manhood Murray Kempton. 2. : to give (something, such as a property or characteristic) to someone or something. a reputation for power will confer power John Spanier. conferment. kən-ˈfər-mənt. noun.

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   CONFERRAL definition: a conferring of an honor , degree, or favor; bestowal | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.

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   Conferral definition: the act of conferring or bestowing; conferment. See examples of CONFERRAL used in a sentence.

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   1. To bestow (an honor, for example): conferred a medal on the hero. 2. To invest with (a characteristic, for example): a carefully worded statement that conferred an aura of credibility. v.intr. To meet in order to deliberate together or compare views; consult: conferred with her attorney.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONFER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to talk together and exchange ideas, often with the intention of reaching a decision about something: I need to confer with my lawyer. confer verb (GIVE) [ T ] to give an honor, official title, or ability to someone: The US Constitution confers certain powers on the president.

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   Conferral definition: the act of conferring or bestowing; conferment. See examples of CONFERRAL used in a sentence.

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   What does conferral mean?

   • the conferral of an honorary doctorate on the president. Conferral definition: the act of conferring or bestowing; conferment. See examples of CONFERRAL used in a sentence.

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   When was conferral first used?

   • The earliest known use of the noun conferral is in the 1880s. OED's only evidence for conferral is from 1880. conferral is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: confer v., ‑al suffix1.

   conferral, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English Dictionary

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   What does confer mean?

   • 談論, （常指爲達成行動決議而）商討，商議，協商, 給予… 谈论, （常指为达成行动决议而）商讨，商议，协商, 给予… consultar, conceder, conferir… conferenciar, conferir, consultar… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! CONFER definition: 1. to exchange ideas on a particular subject, often in order to reach a decision on what action to….

   CONFER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   What does conferred mean in a sentence?

   • Also found in: Thesaurus. 1. To bestow (an honor, for example): conferred a medal on the hero. 2. To invest with (a characteristic, for example): a carefully worded statement that conferred an aura of credibility. To meet in order to deliberate together or compare views; consult: conferred with her attorney.

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   There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun conferral. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.