forum

noun

ˈfȯr-əm How to pronounce forum (audio)
Definition of forumnext
1
as in symposium
a meeting featuring a group discussion a public forum called to find out how residents felt about a large discount store being built in their neighborhood

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2
as in platform
a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information that Web site serves as a forum for movie buffs who are passionate about their likes and dislikes

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3
as in tribunal
an assembly of persons for the administration of justice a jury may have acquitted Lizzie Borden, but she was guilty of murder in the forum of public opinion

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Recent Examples of forum Lejeune spoke about the importance of collaboration in the industry and how the platform would add to the robust forum created by Common Objective. — Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2025 Create Feedback Mechanisms and Involve Teams in Decisions Establish dedicated channels for honest feedback, such as office hours, public communication forums, and anonymous feedback tools. — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 Data brokers aside, a lot of us voluntarily give up personal information on all sorts of forms, forums, blogs and social media accounts. — Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 2 Mar. 2025 The research forum's recommendations, which will be applied to all incidents officers handle, include better coordination with medical responders, de-escalation tactics and adherence to long-standing safety warnings. — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forum
  1. symposium
  2. platform
  3. tribunal
  4. seminar
  5. venue
  6. court
  7. conference
  8. panel
Noun
  • These figures were celebrated during a symposium on Tuesday afternoon at Florida Atlantic University hosted by Project Opioid, a nonprofit aiming to bring together business, faith, education and philanthropic leaders to solve the overdose and substance abuse crisis.
    — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
  • This symposium will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Valparaiso University’s Harre Union, Ballroom A, 1700 Chapel Drive, Valparaiso.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of symposium
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  • His insights have been featured in numerous business articles on platforms like MSN Small Business, Small Business Currents, BusinessDay, Businessing Magazine, Business Africa Online, and more.
    — AllBusiness, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Trump made the announcement on his conservative social media platform on Monday evening.
    — Molly Nagle, ABC News, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of platform
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  • Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Kasia Madera, and Annita McVeigh are set to begin their employment tribunal against the BBC on March 17 in London, marking the denouement of a dispute that has rumbled on for more than two years.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The president is required by Article II Section 3 to enforce orders of the Supreme Court or subordinate federal tribunals.
    — Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2025
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  • The seminar, attended by about 50 people March 4 at the Liberty Station Conference Center in Point Loma, followed the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County in January that displaced thousands of residents and decimated entire neighborhoods.
    — Tyler Faurot, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The lineup includes 11 events, including chef collab dinners, seafood-centric tastings, seminars, a dance party, and Sunday brunch — as well as the signature Grand Tasting event at Lumen Field.
    — Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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  • The majority of the bayside Shelter Island venue’s 2025 concerts have ticket prices between $37.50 and $70.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
  • This also marks a return to the Yuengling Center, a venue with rich WWE history, including the 1995 Royal Rumble and the WWE Thunderdome.
    — William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
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  • His legal team, however, has noted Leavitt’s allegations do not mirror the government’s argument in court.
    — Chelsea Bailey, Gloria Pazmino and Taylor Galgano, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The will itself was written in June 2005 and submitted in Santa Fe County court March 6.
    — Tommy McArdle, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of court
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  • The need to power the AI revolution is the top-of-mind issue for energy CEOs and thousands of professionals at the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference here.
    — Andrew Freedman, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The World’s Best Hospitals 2024 By Alexis Kayser Healthcare Editor Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) got a surprise visit from Shark Tank host Daymond John during its annual conference in Las Vegas this year.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of conference
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  • In the next scene, she is seen cutting a large board panel elsewhere in her home before she's later shown painting the edges of the cupboard's arched doorway.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The two wireless karaoke microphones with a control panel are being bundled with the Rave 3S at no extra cost.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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