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conversation

con·ver·sa·tion [ kònvər sáysh'n ] (plural con·ver·sa·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. casual talk: an informal talk with somebody, especially about opinions, ideas, feelings, or everyday matters
a telephone conversation

2. talking: the activity of talking to somebody informally
in conversation with one of the cleaners

3. informal talk about issue: an informal talk about something involving representatives from various interested groups

4. comput real-time interaction with computer: an interaction with a computer carried on in real time

5. nonverbal exchange: a nonverbal exchange or interaction

6. criminal law 
Same as  criminal conversation


[14th century. Via French< Latin conversation-< conversari "turn yourself around" < conversare (see converse1)]
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