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Convention
Examples
The convention for writing dates in the U.S. is month-day-year.
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conventions
Examples
Social conventions dictate how individuals interact in public settings, such as greetings and etiquette.
03
a large formal meeting or assembly, often of delegates with shared interests or professions
Examples
The political convention nominated a new candidate.
04
the act or process of coming together for a meeting or assembly
Examples
The convention of the committee was scheduled for Monday.
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the common and proper way of doing something or appearing in a specific context or group
Examples
Wearing business attire is a convention in corporate environments to maintain a professional image.
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